Healthcare Professional Webinar: Treatment of Behavioral Variant Frontotemporal Degeneration
April 13, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT
Join Dr. Simon Ducharme, a neuropsychiatrist, researcher, and expert specializing in FTD, as he presents on the treatment of behavioral variant frontotemporal degeneration (bvFTD). This webinar is designed specifically for primary care physicians, neurologists, psychiatrists, and other clinical specialists.
Dr. Ducharme will discuss treatment considerations for bvFTD symptoms as well as non-pharmacological approaches for management of symptoms such as apathy, agitation, and anxiety. He will also highlight the importance of education of family members about best practices for communication and environmental adaptations to respond to behavioral challenges.
Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:
- List two treatments that can be effective with bvFTD symptoms.
- Recognize the potential adverse reactions to psychotropic medications in FTD.
- Describe the value of non-pharmacological interventions for a person with bvFTD and their family caregivers.
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