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Evidence-based courses to equip healthcare and wellness providers with the knowledge and resources to help people reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's. AAPA has partnered with the Brain Health Academy™ | UsAgainstAlzheimer's to produce a series of evidence-based courses to equip healthcare and wellness providers with the knowledge and resources to help people reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's.

There is growing evidence that suggests a link between alcohol use and dementia. Several studies have shown that there is a strong link between the high-level alcohol consumption and an increase in dementia risk. This course provides strategies and resources to help health professionals address alcohol use and build cognitive resilience.

There is growing evidence that suggests a link between depression and dementia. Several studies have shown that there is a strong link between the number of depressive episodes and the risk of developing dementia. This course provides strategies and resources to help health professionals address depression and build cognitive resilience.

Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood sugar, which leads over time to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, nerves, and brain. In fact, It is among the top risk factors for dementia. This course provides strategies to address diabetes and build cognitive resilience.

There is growing evidence that suggests a link between hearing loss and dementia. Several studies have shown that individuals with hearing loss are at a higher risk of developing dementia and other cognitive impairments. This course provides strategies and resources to help health professionals to address treat hearing loss and build cognitive resilience.

Obesity is a major health problem that affects every part of the body, including the brain. In fact, it is among the top risk factors for dementia. This course provides strategies to address obesity and use that information to help individuals prevent and treat obesity to build cognitive resilience.

Smoking can affect nearly every organ of the body, leading to diseases such as cancer, stroke, heart disease, and lung diseases. In fact, it is among the top risk factors for dementia. This course provides strategies and resources to address smoking and build cognitive resilience.

During this practical activity our expert presenters will walk you through the current science and guidelines on early food allergy introduction. They will discuss known patient, family, and clinician barriers to adoption and provide practical tips, tools and resources you can use right now to overcome resistance. This activity is a collaboration between AAPA, the Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), and National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP).

We know that many PAs switch specialties during their career; however, little is known about the PA and employer's experience. Tune in to hear what JAAPA authors, Eliana Ward-Lev, Clair Kuriakose, and Jay Navoa discovered through their research on this topic. To learn more, check out their publication “Career flexibility for PAs: What makes switching specialties successful?” from the May 2024 JAAPA issue.

Research in Action 2024 includes newly recorded content from the in-person AAPA 2024 Annual Conference, and offers up to 10.25 credits of AAPA Category 1 CME and features original research about the PA profession and workforce. Learn from PA researchers as they cover topics that will help clinicians and educators advance the PA profession. CME sessions include topics related to social determinants of health; patient safety; provider access; office-based procedures; and maternal health – just to name a few.