Advancing Early Alzheimer Diagnosis: Best Practices for Timely Screening and Detection

Panelists discuss how health care institutions employ comprehensive screening protocols for Alzheimer disease, including cognitive assessments, biomarker testing, and regular monitoring of at-risk populations, to facilitate early symptom identification and timely diagnosis that enables prompt intervention and improved patient outcomes.

EP: 1.Strategies for Enhancing Early Diagnosis and Implementation of Disease-Modifying Therapies in Alzheimer Disease

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EP: 2.Advancing Early Alzheimer Diagnosis: Best Practices for Timely Screening and Detection

EP: 3.Care Pathways for Nonspecialist Providers When Evaluating Patients With Potential Mild Cognitive Impairment

EP: 4.Empowering Nonspecialist Providers and Addressing Gaps in Dementia Care: How Tools and Biomarkers Can Help

EP: 5.Factors to Evaluate When Selecting a Combination of Screening Assessments and Tests for Detecting Alzheimer Disease

EP: 6.From Time Constraints to Reimbursement: Addressing Key Hurdles in Cognitive Screening for Alzheimer Disease

EP: 7.Expanding Access to Alzheimer Disease Care: Leveraging Referral Networks and Telemedicine for Patients in Underserved Areas

EP: 8.Amyloid-Targeting Therapies in Alzheimer Disease: Mechanisms of Action, Efficacy, and Safety Considerations

EP: 9.Real-World Implications of Changes in CDR-SB Score in Patients Receiving Amyloid-Targeting Therapy

EP: 10.Patient Selection for Amyloid-Targeting Therapies: Key Characteristics and Considerations

EP: 11.Understanding the Hesitancy to Prescribe Amyloid-Targeting Therapies for Patients With Alzheimer Disease

EP: 12.Navigating the Risk-Benefit Conversation: Discussing Amyloid-Targeting Therapies With Patients and Caregivers

EP: 13.Criteria for Discontinuing Treatment With an Amyloid-Targeting Therapy

EP: 14.Strategies for Clinicians When Developing Protocols for Managing ARIA

EP: 15.Key Barriers in Managing Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment Using Amyloid-Targeting Therapies

EP: 16.Access to Diagnostic Tests and Coverage for Amyloid-Targeting Therapies: Payer Considerations

EP: 17.Addressing Concerns About the Financial Impact of Amyloid-Targeting Therapies

EP: 18.Final Thoughts Alzheimer Disease Care

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• What are the current best practices your institution uses to screen for Alzheimer disease to ensure timely identification of symptoms and early diagnosis?

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