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ECHO Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (2026)
1st Tuesdays, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. MT
The ADRD ECHO program empowers primary care providers and care teams to deliver high-quality, person-centered care to individuals living with dementia. Through interactive, case-based virtual sessions, participants learn practical strategies for early detection, differential diagnosis, care planning, and ongoing symptom management across the progression of ADRD. A multidisciplinary panel of geriatric, neurology, behavioral health, social work, and caregiver-support experts provides real-time guidance on complex cases commonly seen in primary care.
Resources:
- Navigating Dementia: A workbook for family caregivers (developed by the Idaho Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementias Alliance and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare)
- Your Mind Matters AD8 Pamphlet (brain health screening tool for early detection of ADRD)
- Idaho Code 56-2101 (S1247) Neurocognitive Crisis Hold: Quarterly Reports
- ADRD Hospital Reporting Materials: Protective Placement Custody Booklet
- 2023 BEERS Criteria (printable pocket guide)
ADRD Community Support Opportunities:
- Healthy Options for Prevention Excellence (HOPE) Project
- Center for Dementia Respite Innovation (CDRI) Grants
- ALZ Education in Spanish
- Alzheimer's Association Empowered Caregiver (Idaho Falls)
- Caregiver Support Group (Bingham County)
- Caregiver Support Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership (EICAP)
- Creative Aging (Idaho Falls)
- Dementia Friends Information Session (Virtual) (Calendar)
- Memory Cafes
- Resident & Family Long Term Care Connections (Virtual)
- Savvy Caregiver (North Idaho, contact Rhonda Story)
- Aging Strong programs by Jannus & Respite Companion Caregiver Support
- College of Southern Idaho Office on Aging (Twin Falls)
- Cathedral of The Rockies Care Collective, Supporting Caregivers of Adults with Dementia (Boise)
- Providers needed! ADRD Statewide Alliance Idaho Provider Education Workgroup, for more information email [email protected]
You will need an account in order to enroll in ECHO Idaho sessions. If you don't have an account, use the Create Account button to set up your account.
Target Audience
Health care professionals and practitioners, including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nurse assistants, social workers, and other front-line staff at assisted living, skilled nursing, and long-term care facilities, community care and service organizations involved in brain health and dementia care and services.
This publication was made possible by NU58DP007507 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Department or CDC. [ECHO Idaho]
Joseph "Audie" Black, PhD, ABN
Jeremy Crowfoot, PharmD
Abhilash Desai, MD
Lisa Hong, OTD, OTR/L
Oni Kinberg, LCSW, MSSW
Kara Kuntz, MD
Joanne Trammel, MS, OTR/L
Sheila Weaver, LCSW, ACADC
Joint Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, the University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Interprofessional Continuing Education
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Physicians
The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions Office designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing
This activity is approved for continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.
Pharmacy
This activity is approved for continuing pharmacy education.
PAs
The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Psychologists
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.
Social Workers
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.
Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists
For the purpose of re-licensure, the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses recognizes the University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions as an approved provider of continuing education. To be considered continuing education, the session(s) are required to be germane to your practice. Final acceptance of the credit for recertification resides with your state board.
Alcohol and Drug Counselors (ADC/AADC/CPS)
The Idaho Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification (IBADCC) recognizes the University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions as an approved provider of continuing education. Final acceptance of the credit for recertification resides with your state board.
Available Credit
- 1.00 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 1.00 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.
- 1.00 ACPE PharmacyThis activity is approved for 1.00 pharmacy contact hours.
- 1.00 ACPE TechnicianThis activity is approved for 1.00 pharmacy contact hours.
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 ANCCThis activity is approved for a maximum of 1.00 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.
- 1.00 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.
- 1.00 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 1.00 general continuing education credits.
- 1.00 Continuing Education Credit
- 1.00 IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Price
To enroll in ECHO Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (2026) specific sessions you wish to attend and receive notifications about:
- Select the Enroll button, then,
- Select the box, next to the Status column, for the sessions you would like to attend and then select the Enroll button.
Please note that you will receive a separate email for each session once enrolled with a link to add to your calendar and information for accessing the course.
Once enrolled, you will receive day-of reminder notifications for the sessions you are enrolled in.
For questions, please contact ECHO Idaho at: [email protected].
Required Hardware/software
Device with internet connectivity and access to Zoom.