With the aging of the U.S. population, there is a need for increased behavioral health services. Dementia is the leading cause of dependence and disability in the elderly population worldwide, and, as the average life expectancy increases, the prevalence of dementia is expected to increase exponentially.

Older adults with dementia often have behavioral symptoms that can be very upsetting for both the individual and the caregiver and are often more difficult and disruptive than other symptoms of dementia. Aging is also associated with mental health issues such as depression that may result in behavioral issues. Other causes for changes in behavior may be related to factors such as pain, fatigue, sensory loss or lack of activity.

Studies suggest that a nonpharmaceutical, multistep approach to managing behavioral symptoms can be more effective than medication without causing side effects and should be the first approach. This webcast will discuss how to develop strategies to integrate nonpharmaceutical treatment options for older adults with behavioral issues. Interventions and available resources to optimize care for this population will be discussed.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this educational activity, participants should be able to:

• Identify common adjustments associated with life transitions and aging that may result in behavioral issues;
• Describe behavioral symptoms associated with dementia and depression;
• State the steps involved in integrating nonpharmaceutical approaches to treat dementia-related and other behavioral issues in older adults;
• List the available resources to optimize care for this population; and,
• Recognize the importance of incorporating active collaboration with an interprofessional team in the management of these individuals.

Presenter
Helen C. Kales, MD
Professor of Psychiatry
Director of the Program for Positive Aging
University of Michigan
Research Investigator
VA Central for Clinical Management Research
Ann Arbor, MI

About the Presenter
Dr. Kales is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan (UM) and a Research Investigator in the Center for Clinical Management Research (CCMR) in the VA Ann Arbor Health System. She is also the founding Director of the UM Program for Positive Aging (PPA), a multifaceted UM program that promotes team science via national and international collaborations to improve outcomes for older patients with dementia or mental health issues and their families. As a fellowship-trained, board-certified geriatric psychiatrist, her research program is directly informed by her clinical work and experiences with patients, families, providers and systems to diminish the barriers to effective and high-quality care for older patients with dementia or mental health issues. Dr. Kales was named to the Lancet Global Commission on Dementia Care in 2015. She is recognized as an international expert in the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, depression in later life and in pharmacoepidemiologic research related to the prevalence and risks of use of antipsychotic and other psychotropic medications in patients with dementia.

Activity Planners
Sarah Chart, RN
Senior Director
OptumHealth Education
Eden Prairie, MN

Rebecca Gleason, RN, CCM
Activity Manager
OptumHealth Education
Eden Prairie, MN

Tina Rydland, PharmD
Crystal Clear Rx
Denver, CO

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• Completing the entire activity
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Credit Designation Statements
This activity was planned by and for the health care team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Nurses
The participant will be awarded up to 1.00 contact hour(s) of credit for attendance and completion of supplemental materials.

Nurse Practitioners
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Pharmacists
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Unique Activity Number(s): JA0007123-0000-18-060-H04-P

Pharmacy Technicians
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Unique Activity Number(s): JA0007123-0000-18-060-H04-T

Physicians
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PAs
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Case Managers
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Commercial Support
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