Geriatric Medicine: Shaping The Future Of Dementia Clinical Care And Research

Moderator: Cynthia M. Carlsson, MD, MS Developed by the Clinical Research in Dementia Special Interest Group. Learning Objectives: (1) develop an understanding of the current state of dementia research in the U.S. and the direction of future clinical research in cognitive disorders; (2) identify unique ways that Geriatric Medicine can contribute to the many aspects of dementia research; and (3) describe the importance of partnerships between primary care clinicians and researchers in shaping the future direction of optimal dementia prevention and management.

The State of Dementia Research: the NIA Perspective
Marie A. Bernard, MD

Unique Opportunities in Alzheimer's Research for Academic Geriatric Clinicians
Sanjay Asthana, MD

Implementing Geriatrics-Based Dementia Research into Clinical Practice
Christopher M. Callahan, MD