Dementia in Primary Care – Amy Siple

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In the complex landscape of early Dementia recognition and treatment, primary care providers face multifaceted challenges. From the art of differentiating dementia to guiding patients and families through challenges, the journey demands a versatile skillset. In this session, dementia expert Amy Siple will provide the latest evidence for your pivotal role in recognizing and screening, prescribing, and managing medications, supporting the family, collaborating with specialists and more.

Speaker

Amy Siple, APRN, is a national speaker on healthcare issues that impact older adults and the empowerment of healthcare givers. She has been serving the primary care needs of residents in long-term care as a nurse practitioner for over 23 years. Amy has been appointed by three Kansas governors to serve on boards and task forces to represent the needs of older adults and currently serves on the Kansas board for Adult Care Home Executives. Amy is a TEDx speaker and a content expert for Project Echo. Under her leadership, as president of the Kansas Advanced Practice Nurses Association, Kansas became the 26th state to pass full practice authority for APRNs in 2022. She was given the AANP state award for excellence in 2023.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Amy Siple has an employment relationship with Wichita Medical Associates. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Amy Siple is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the Geriatric Advanced Practice Nurses Association.

Objectives

1. Identify at least two considerations in the clinical evaluation of dementia.
2. Differentiate between at least two types of dementia.
3. Identify at least three nonpharmacologic care considerations for the client with dementia.
4. Identify at least three pharmacologic care considerations for the client with dementia.

Outline

Clinical Evaluation of Dementia

• Differentiate between normal aging, mild cognitive impairment, delirium, and early dementia
• The clinical evaluation
• Common cognitive assessment tools

Types of Dementia

• Profiles of common dementias
• Diagnosis and treatment of common dementias

Nonpharmacologic Care Considerations

• Cognitive interventions
• Environmental modifications
• Interpersonal Approaches

Pharmacologic Care Considerations

• Dementia stabilization therapy (ACHEI, NMDA receptor antagonist, Amyloid Beta directed antibody) – Limitations of the research and potential risks
• Neuropsychiatric symptom management (antipsychotics, benzodiazepines, antianxiety agents, antidepressants …) – Limitations of the research and potential risks

Target Audience

• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Physicians
• Nurses
• Other clinicians who provide primary care

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