What is on the Horizon for the Treatment of Major Neurocognitive Disorders

Our speaker, Sarah Mourra, MD, is double-board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both Adult Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry. She was selected as a Bureau of Health Professions Fellow in geriatric psychiatry and is currently an Assistant Clinical Professional of Psychiatry at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. It is critical for elder law attorneys to be aware of the latest treatments for dementia. This clinical understanding helps counsel provide appropriate legal advice for clients and their families facing the challenges of dementia. It also helps counsel consider alternatives other than conservatorships and, when conservatorships are necessary, guide the proceedings so that fiduciaries can act in the best interest of conservatees. Dr. Mourra will review the diagnostic criteria for dementia and the most current information and updates for the workup and treatments for the disease. The presentation is a must for any legal professional working to help older and other adults facing the challenges of dementia.