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GGIG: Pathophysiology and Treatment of Dementia

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GGIG: Pathophysiology and Treatment of Dementia

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
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Sponsor: 
Geriatric Education Center (GEC)
POGOe Id: 
21312
Posted: 
06/03/2013
Updated: 
06/03/2013
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Abstract: 

This one hour video lecture with accompanying PowerPoint slides describes pathology and symptoms of dementia in the elderly. The target audience is Interdisciplinary Health Care Professionals.

Educational objectives: 
  1. Define pathology and symptoms of dementia in the elderly.
  2. Explain diagnosis of dementia and loss of memory in the elderly.
  3. List the behavioral and pharmacological treatments that are available for the elderly.
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Estimated time to complete: 
1 hour
Posting status: 
Posted
Contact person/corresponding author: 
Anna Lea Cothron: [email protected]
Suggested Citation:
William Petrie, MD. GGIG: Pathophysiology and Treatment of Dementia. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2013 Available from: http://www.pogoe.org/productid/21312