The Sixth Annual Dementia-Friendly Healthcare and Community Symposium was held on May 21, 2025 by the Florida State University REACH , University of Louisville , and University of North Dakota Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Programs.
The sixth annual joint conference explored a number of timely issues impacting the care of older adults. This one-day event included presentations on the 5Ms (mentation, medication, mobility, what matters most, and multi-complexity) as they relate to dementia.
View this year’s conference brochure to read about topics, agenda, and more.
Registration and Continuing Education Information
Conference registration was free and continuing education credits were available for those who attended the virtual symposium.
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 University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Florida State University Reach and University of Louisville. The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
“The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences designates this Live activity for a maximum 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.”
Nursing, physical therapy, and occupational therapy may use credit for certification. Department of Geriatrics, UND is a board-approved provider as approved by North Dakota Board of Social Worker Examiners. This is approved for seven face-to-face contact hours.
Conference Recording and Presentation Slides
Watch the video recordings and view the slide presentations of this year’s conference below.
Feeding the Brain: Nutrition Strategies for Dementia Prevention and Care
Kristen Neises (Martin), APRN, FNP-C, DipACLM
Presentation
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Navigating Dual Diagnosis of Mental Health with People Living with Dementia
Joseph Rees, MD
Presentation
[pdf]
Falls and Fall-Risk Increasing Drugs
Mark Dewey, PharmD
Presentation
[pdf]
Assessment and Screening Tools of Mental Health Disorders with Dementia Diagnosis
Sam Cotton, PhD
Presentation
[pdf]
Assessment and Management of Multiple Chronic Conditions with Memory Loss
George Rath, MD
Presentation
[pdf]
The Rise of State Dementia Coordinators and Multisector ADRD Training and Support Resources
Jennifer Craig, MBA and Nicolette Castagna, LMHC, MPH, CDP
Presentation
[pdf]
Resources
FSU REACH, University of Louisville, University of North Dakota GWEP Resources [pdf]



