What to know
- Two courses highlighting the connection between healthy behaviors and brain health are available for health care professionals at no cost.
- The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) developed these courses to improve the assessment, diagnosis, and referral of patients to evidence-based programs for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
- Continuing Medical Education credits are available upon course completion.
Training overview
ACPM has developed educational tools and Continuing Medical Education (CME) opportunities for medical professionals on the connection between healthy behaviors and brain health.
- Courses provide training on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias as a serious health concern.
- Resources are designed to improve patient assessment, diagnosis, and referral to evidence-based programs.
Learners can create a free login account and take the courses at no cost.
ACPM courses
- This course teaches medical professionals how to use blood pressure control in middle-aged adults to reduce their risk of cognitive impairment later in life.
Improving Brain Health: A Practical Review of Dementia Risk Reduction Strategies
- This course seeks to improve awareness and integration of brain health into clinical care delivery by identifying and managing modifiable risk factors through evidence-based tools and interventions.
- National Center for Chronic Diseases and Health Promotion