*** Please note this webinar will also be found as part of the 3.25-Credit program Common Diseases & Disorders & Viruses. If you have already completed Common Diseases & Disorders & Viruses, you will not want to choose this program. If you want to learn more about Common Diseases & Disorders & Viruses, choose “Media Types” above and select “Classroom.” ***

Dr. Burns will provide an update on the state of the field, including an overview of how Alzheimer's disease changes the brain and how the disease is currently recognized and diagnosed. Dr. Burns will provide an update on the current attempts to develop new drugs to treat and how researchers are using lifestyle factors (such as physical exercise and diet) to develop prevention strategies. Additionally, Dr. Burns will discuss medical innovations that may make it possible to detect Alzheimer's disease in adults before memory problems begin.

Learning Objectives:
•    Discuss the early recognition and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
•    Discuss the most up-to-date available treatments for Alzheimer's disease and the treatment impact on the disorder.
•    Discuss major research advances that may lead to improved diagnostic, treatment, and prevention efforts for Alzheimer’s disease.

Accreditation Statements:
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. MAOPS designates this program for a maximum of .75 AOA Category 1-A Credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation.

Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Creditsä. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) and Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine. MAOPS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Planning Disclosure:
None of the planners for this educational activity have a relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Grievance Policy for AOA Credit:
All grievances should be in writing and should specify the nature of the grievance. Initially, all grievances should be directed to MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Education & Convention Committee. All grievances will receive an initial response in writing within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint in writing to the Council on Continuing Medical Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.