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ForwardDementia in Corrections: Forgotten Behind Bars (Center for Older Adults 2026-2028)
Overview
This program aims to equip healthcare professionals, correctional staff, and other stakeholders with the knowledge and tools needed to address the unique, often forgotten needs of incarcerated older adult patients, especially those with dementia. It will emphasize the importance of compassionate, evidence-based healthcare to promote the well-being, dignity, and respect of the older adult patient, as well as highlight the added vulnerabilities of incarcerated older adults with dementia.
Target Audience
This activity is intended for physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, public health professionals, and social workers.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Review the various types of dementia, early signs of cognitive decline, and the unique vulnerabilities of patients with dementia.
- Describe standardized screening tools and how to conduct cognitive assessments.
- Discuss effective communication strategies aimed at de-escalation during potential crises.
- Value the role of dementia education across professions within the correctional setting.
Disclosures
In accordance with the appropriate accrediting bodies, all planners, teachers, and authors with control over activity content are required to disclose to the provider any relevant financial relationships (those held by the person, currently or within the last 24 months) with ineligible interests. Accredited providers are required to provide this information to learners before the start of an activity. The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Division of Academic Innovation's office planning team nor the subject matter experts have anything to disclose.
Primary Author
Janet Jowitt, MSA, MSN, DHA, RN, CCHP, CPPS, CDF, ACP, AGPCNP-BC
UNT Health Fort Worth, College of Nursing
Additional Contributors (e.g., planners, speakers)
Sarah Ross, DO, MS, CMD
Associate Professor of Geriatrics
UNT Health Fort Worth, Department of Internal Medicine & Geriatrics, Center for Older Adults
Peer-Reviewers
Alicia Boggs, MPH
Academic Program Specialist
UNT Health Fort Worth, TCOM Department of Internal Medicine & Geriatrics, Center for Older Adults
Tyson Garefield, DO
Associate Program Director, Geriatric Fellowship
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Jane Oderberg, LMSW
Instructor, Internal Medicine & Geriatrics
UNT Health Fort Worth, TCOM Department of Internal Medicine & Geriatrics, Center for Older Adults
Instructional Design
Brenda Wilson, MS, CHCP
Senior Instructional Designer
UNT Health Fort Worth, Division of Academic Innovation, CE & Assessment Department
Sarah Ross, DO, MS, CMD
Alicia Boggs
Tyson Garfield, DO
Jane Oderberg, LMSW, CDP, CADDCT, LMSW, CDP, CADDCT
Alicia Boggs
Sarah Ross, DO, MS, CMD
Brenda Wilson, MS, CHCP
Janet Jowitt, RN, MSN, MSA, DHA, AGPCNP-BC
In support of improving patient care, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth 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.
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth 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. The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria.
American Osteopathic Association
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to award continuing medical education to physicians.
Designation Statements
Physicians
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth designates this program for a maximum of 1.0 contact hour of AOA Category 1B CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses
This activity provides up to 1.0 contact hour.
Certified Public Health Professionals
This activity provides 1.0 contact hour.
Social Workers
Social Workers completing this course receive 1.0 contact hour of continuing education credits.
Certificate of Attendance
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth certifies this activity for 1.0 hours of participation.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.00 ANCC
- 1.00 AOA Category 1-B
- 1.00 ASWB Credit
- 1.00 Certified Public Health (CPH)
- 1.00 HSC Participation
Price
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Accessibility Statement
If you require special assistance to participate in this activity, please call (817) 735-2539 or email: [email protected]. An Equal Opportunity University.