2026 YMCA Brain Health Symposium

Meridian, ID US

October 17, 2026

Credit Claiming Information

2026 Brain Health Symposium CE/CME Credit

Welcome. This page is for participants who plan to claim continuing education (CE/CME) credit for the 2026 Brain Health Symposium.

If you plan to claim CE/CME credit, select the Register button above to begin the registration process.

If you have not already completed the symposium pre-registration form, please do that first using the button below. After completing pre-registration, you will be redirected back to this page to continue registering to receive credit for this training.

Complete Pre-Registration

If you have completed the pre-registration form, you can begin registering to claim CE/CME by selecting the gray Register tab above.

Please note: Pre-registration is required for all participants before completing the CE/CME credit registration.

How Credit Claiming Works

1. Complete the Symposium Pre-Registration Form

All attendees should first complete the symposium pre-registration form to confirm their interest in attending.

2. Return Here to Continue Credit Registration

After you complete pre-registration, you will be redirected to this page to complete the second phase of the registration process, which will allow you to claim CE/CME credit after the symposium.

3. Complete Continuing Education Registration

If you would like to claim CE/CME credit, you will need to complete the additional registration steps on this page.

This step is required to track participation, complete the evaluation, and claim credit.
There is a fee of $20 to sign up to claim credit for this training.
After the symposium, you will receive a reminder email to complete the activity evaluation and to claim credit.

Questions? Please contact Mary Biddle Newberry at [email protected].

Target Audience

This symposium is designed for primary care providers, including physicians (MD, DO), physician associates/assistants (PA), nurse practitioners (NP), registered nurses (RN), exercise specialists, and community members interested in brain health and healthy aging.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this symposium, participants should be able to:

Describe the modifiable risk factors that influence brain health across all stages of adult life.
Explain strategies for creating an environment that reduces stigma associated with brain conditions and promotes community engagement for individuals living with cognitive impairment or brain injury.
Discuss the role of brain health in prevention, well-being, treatment, and caregiver support to improve care for patients and their families.

Course summary

Available credit:

4.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award 4.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
4.00 ACPE Pharmacy
This activity is approved for 4.00 pharmacy contact hours.
4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions designates this activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
4.00 ANCC
This activity is approved for a maximum of 4.00 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.
4.00 APA
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
4.00 ASWB ACE Credit
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 4.00 continuing education credits.
4.00 CDR CPEU
Completion of this RD/DTR profession-specific or IPCE activity awards CPEUs (1 IPCE credits = 1 CPEU).

If the activity is dietetics related but not targeted to RDs or DTRs, CPEUs may be claimed which are commensurate with participation in contact hours (1 hour/60 minutes = 1 CPEU).

RDs and DTRs are to select activity type 102 in their Activity Logs. Performance Indicator selection is at the learner’s discretion.
4.00 Continuing Education Credit

Course opens:

04/27/2026

Course expires:

11/14/2026

Event starts:

10/17/2026 - 8:15am MDT

Event ends:

10/17/2026 - 3:00pm MDT

Cost:

$20.00

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Symposium Program

Explore evidence-based strategies and practical approaches for supporting brain health, healthy aging, caregivers, and individuals living with neurological conditions.

Date: Saturday, October 18 Time: 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Format: In person and virtual

Please note: Some sessions are offered concurrently. Participants may select the presentation most relevant to their interests during each concurrent session period.

9:00–10:00 a.m.

Driving Risk Reduction: Understanding Risk and Lifestyle Interventions for a Healthy Mind

Christopher Weber, PhD

Alzheimer’s Association

10:15–11:15 a.m. | Concurrent Sessions

Understanding Delirium: A Window into Brain Health

Megan Dunay, MD, MPH

Keystone Center for Geriatrics

Delirium Prevention and Care: A Team Sport

Deb Roman, DO

An Experiential Opportunity to Explore the Power of Art

Lisa Williams, ATR, LCPC-S, RM

Liberty Healthcare Corporation

Mindfulness and Meditation

Deb Roman, DO

Lunch

11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

12:15–1:15 p.m.

Medications, Supplements, and Alzheimer Dementia

Jeremy Crowfoot, PharmD, PhD

Saint Alphonsus Memory Center

1:30–2:30 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions

Depression and Neurological Disorders

Audie Black, PhD, ABN

Idaho Neuropsychology

Skill Building for Caregivers

Audie Black, PhD, ABN

Idaho Neuropsychology

Your Mental Health Matters: The Importance of Digital Fasting

Lianna Erickson-Trembath, LCPC

Blood Pressure, Lipids, and the Aging Brain: A Dual Threat to Cognition

Amber Kirtley-Perez, PA-C

Saint Alphonsus

ICOM - Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine

1401 E Central Drive

Meridian, ID 83642

United States

None of the planners or speakers for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Planner(s)