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ForwardDementia Diagnostic Clinic Network Fall Hybrid Meeting (WAI's 23rd Annual Update in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias)
Date
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Location
Memorial Union, University of Wisconsin‒Madison Campus
800 Langdon Street
Madison, WI 53706
In Person Meeting Room: Festival Room (Lower Level)
Provided by
University of Wisconsin‒Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP)
Meeting Format
The format for this meeting is hybrid (in-person or virtual, both live formats). The choice of format will be available when you register for the meeting.
Statement of Need
It is estimated 6.9 million Americans aged 65 and older are currently living with Alzheimer’s dementia, and an additional 5-7 million older Americans may have mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease. It is anticipated the aging baby-boom generation will bring the estimate to 13.8 Americans aged 65 and older living with Alzheimer’s dementia by 2060. Alzheimer's disease is the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States. As a result, there is a heightened need for researchers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to prevent and address the increasing needs and prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia in an aging society.
Meeting Overview
This member only, biannual hybrid meeting will focus on best practices in dementia care, clinic operations, and member networking. The activity will also include industry updates, a review of the Dementia Diagnostic Clinic Network data analysis project, a Difficult Case Conference, and member requested topics.
Intended Audience
This activity is intended for primary care physicians, psychiatrists, neurologists, nurse practitioners, nurses, psychologists, social workers, physician assistants, occupational and physical therapists, researchers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals who diagnose, treat and manage Alzheimer's disease and related disorders in diverse populations.
Elements of Competence
This continuing education activity has been designed to change learner competence and focuses on the following competencies:
American Board of Medical Specialties:
- Medical knowledge
- Practice-based learning and improvement
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Professionalism
Interprofessional Practice:
- Values and ethics
- Roles and responsibilities
- Communication
- Teams and teamwork
Global Learning Objectives
- Identify cutting-edge approaches to the diagnosis of Alzheimer's dementia and related disorders across diverse communities
- Describe evidence based, culturally-tailored care management strategies for patients with cognitive disorders
- Apply effective strategies to support and engage caregivers of persons living with dementia
Registration Fee
There is no fee to attend this meeting.
Cancellation Policy
Requests for cancellation must be submitted in writing to [email protected].
For Further Information
- Meeting content: Jody Krainer, [email protected]
- Registration assistance: [email protected]
Meeting Agenda
Thursday, September 18, 2025 | |
| PM | |
| 1:45 | Registration, Beverages, and Snack |
| 1:55 | Online Venue Opens for Virtual Attendees |
| 2:00 | Welcome, Network Progress, Practice, and Discussion, Cynthia Carlsson, MD, MS, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute |
| 2:25 | Genetic Counseling and Testing in Dementia, Abigail Freeman, MS, CGC, UW-Health |
| 3:25 | Break |
3:40 | Insights From Our WAI Community of Practice, Jennifer Landeta Vidal, MPH; Tamara LeCaire, MS, PhD, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute |
4:00 | Difficult Case Conference |
5:00 | Closing Remarks, Cynthia Carlsson, MD, MS, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute |
Meeting Room
In Person Meeting Room: Festival Room (Lower Level)
Meeting Presenters
Shenikqua Bouges, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Cynthia Carlsson, MD, MS, Director, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Abigail Freeman, MS, CGC, Genetic Counselor, UW-Health
Elias Granadillo Deluque, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Jennifer Landeta Vidal, MPH, Data Manager and Analyst, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Tamara LeCaire, MS, PhD, Scientist, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Meeting Planning Committee
Tammi Albrecht, DNP, AGPCNP, APNP, Public Health Educator, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Ryan Browne, MFA, Logistics Coordinator, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Cynthia Carlsson, MD, MS, Director, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Cameron Goetz, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Lakeshore Memory Clinic, Froedtert Health
Stephanie Houston, MBA, Senior Outreach Program Coordinator, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Sarah Klein, BA, Center Administrator, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Jody Krainer, MSW, LCSW, MBA, Dementia Clinic Network Manager, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Maria Mora Pinzon, MD, MS, FACPM, Implementation Science Leader, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Carol Shabbit, OTR, Occupational Therapist, Door County Memory Care, Door County Medical Center
Art Walaszek, MD, Education and Public Health Leader, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Policy on Faculty and Sponsor Disclosure
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) to identify, mitigate, and disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence the content of this accredited continuing education (CE). In addition, speakers/presenters and authors must disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation(s). Detailed disclosures will be available prior to the start of the activity.
*Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by, or on, patients. The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical services directly to patients to be ineligible companies.
NAME | ROLE(S) | FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS DISCLOSURE(S) | DISCUSSION OF UNLABELED/ UNAPPROVED USES OF DRUGS/ DEVICES IN PRESENTATION? |
Tammi Albrecht, DNP, AGPCNP, APNP | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Shenikqua Bouges, MD | Speaker | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Ryan Browne, MFA | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Cynthia Carlsson, MD, MS | Medical Director, Committee Member, Speaker | Eisai; Ionis Pharmaceuticals; Cognition Therapeutics (All Grant) | No |
| Abigail Freeman, MS, CGC | Speaker | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Cameron Goetz, PhD | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Elias Granadillo Deluque, MD | Speaker | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Stephanie Houston, MBA | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Sarah Klein, BA | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Jody Krainer, MSW, LCSW, MBA | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Jennifer Landeta Vidal, MPH | Speaker | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Tamara LeCaire, MS, PhD | Speaker | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Cathy Means | Planner | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Maria Mora Pinzon, MD, MS, FACPM | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Carol Shabbit, OTR | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Art Walaszek, MD | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Accreditation Statement
 | In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. |
Credit Designation Statements
American Medical Association (AMA) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. | |
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.75 ANCC contact hours. | |
 | Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 2.75 general, live continuing education credits. |
 | American Psychological Association (APA) Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. |
Continuing Education Units The University of Wisconsin–Madison, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) authorizes this program for .275 continuing education units (CEUs) or 2.75 hours. |
Available Credit
- 2.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 2.75 ANCC Contact Hours
- 2.75 APA CE Credits
- 2.75 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
- 2.75 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Registration for this activity can only be completed through the ICEP Learning Portal. Attendee registrations made through any other sites cannot be honored. UW-Madison ICEP is not able to refund fees paid through unaffiliated registration sites, such as eMedEvents.com, MedConfWorld.com, EventEgg.com, and 10times.com. Please report any unauthorized websites or solicitations for registrations to [email protected].
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Requests for cancellation must be submitted in writing to [email protected].
Questions
For questions about registration, please email [email protected]. For general questions about the conference, please contact Jody Krainer at [email protected].
Program Changes
Emergency situations occasionally occur and may necessitate topic or speaker changes. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP reserve the right to alter or substitute a topic or speaker without prior notification.
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please contact [email protected] as soon as you can to make a reasonable accommodation request.