Supporting Persons Living with Dementia and Their Caregivers, UNT Health Center for Older Adults: 2026-28

This online learning module is intended for a multispecialty audience. Early recognition of dementia can help reduce the emotional, physical, and financial impact on those with dementia and their caregivers. Healthcare providers across the continuum of care may pick up on clues that a further discussion or referral is needed.

This module will provide basic information on Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. Additionally, this module offers guidance on using the Chronic and Principle Care Management billing codes to support care coordination for patients with dementia and their caregivers. The Alzheimer's Association provides many resources for clinicians, patients, and caregivers for the breadth of dementia diagnosis, not just Alzheimer's Disease.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for physicians, NPs, PAs, nurses, certified public health professionals, and social workers.

Learning Objectives

When you complete this module, you will be able to:

  • Recognize the benefits of identifying dementias early.
  • Describe key differences between dementias and normal aging.
  • Evaluate resources for adjunctive interventions that integrate the interprofessional healthcare team to support those living with dementia and their caregivers.
  • Review Medicare billing options (Dementia Care Plan Code, CCM, PCM) and analyze how these programs can improve the healthcare team's ability to provide Age-Friendly Health Care and improve care access. 

Funding

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U1QHP53050. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official view of the Health Resources and Services Administration or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  No commercial support was received for this activity.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME

    The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until July 1, 2028. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 AOA Category 2-B
  • 1.00 ASWB Credit
  • 1.00 Certified Public Health (CPH)
  • 1.00 HSC Participation
Course opens: 
07/02/2026
Course expires: 
07/01/2028
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

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 Contributors

Kate Taylor, DNP, FNP-C
Assistant Professor
UNT Health and University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics

Contributors and Reviewers

Sarah Ross, DO
Associate Professor
UNT Health and University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics/p>

Tyson Garfield, DO
Assistant Professor
University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics

Jane Oderberg, LMSW, CDP, CADDCT
Instructor
University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics

Teresa Wagner, DrPH, MS, CPH, RD/LD, CHWI, DipACLM, CHWC
Associate Professor
University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Health Administration and Health Policy

Alicia Boggs, MPH
Academic Program Specialist
University of North Texas Health Science Center, Center for Older Adults

Instructional Design

Brenda Wilson, MS, CHCP
Senior Instructional Designer
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, Division of Academic Innovation, CE & Assessment Department

Course Director(s)

Sarah Ross, DO, MS, CMD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Peer Reviewer(s)

Alicia Boggs

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Tyson Garfield, DO

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jane Oderberg, LMSW, CDP, CADDCT, LMSW, CDP, CADDCT

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Teresa Wagner, DrPH, MS, CPH, RD/LD, CPPS, FNAP, CHWI, DipACLM, CHWC, CPCHE, FTPHA

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Alicia Boggs

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Brenda Wilson, MS, CHCP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Kate Taylor, DNP, FNP-C, CPPS, FNAP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Accreditation Statements

Jointly Accredited Provider MarkIn 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. 

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. 

National Board of Public Health Examiners

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is accredited by the National Board of Public Health Examiners' Certified Public Health recertification program.

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 2B 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. 

Physician Associates

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 06/30/2027. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 

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 who complete this course receive 1.0 contact hour of continuing education credit. 

Community Health Workers - Will claim HSC Participation Credit

1 Non-certified CEU. DSHS did not review this educational module is within the scope of a CHW/CHWI and covers one of these competencies. (Service Coordination, Knowledge Base on Specific Health Issues, Capacity Building, Communication, Teaching, Advocacy, Interpersonal, Organization Skills)

Certificate of Attendance

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth certifies this activity for 1.0 hour of participation.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME

    The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until July 1, 2028. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 AOA Category 2-B
  • 1.00 ASWB Credit
  • 1.00 Certified Public Health (CPH)
  • 1.00 HSC Participation

Price

Cost:
$0.00
Please login or register to take this course.

Required Hardware/software

This activity is best experienced using the most current browser (or one back) of Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer, or Microsoft Edge. For all activities featuring audio, you must have a sound card and speakers. To view graphic images and references that appear in separate "pop-up" windows, you must have session cookies enabled on your computer. Adobe Acrobat Reader may be required for certain activities.

 

Accessibility Statement

If you require additional accommodation, please call  (817)735-2539 or email: [email protected], An Equal Opportunity University.