The Science of Brain Wellness: Is Cognitive Decline Preventable?

Friday, January 23, 2026, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Merriweather Lakehouse, Columbia, MD

This one-day multidisciplinary conference will provide a comprehensive update on recent clinical advances in brain health, offering valuable insights for professionals focused on preventing cognitive decline and promoting brain wellness. Participants will explore the importance of early screening, the clinical application of blood-based biomarkers, and the latest developments in anti-amyloid therapies. Through expert-led sessions and evidence-based discussions, attendees will gain tangible strategies to optimize brain wellness in clinical practice. The program also highlights emerging diagnostic tools and treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease, equipping clinicians with the knowledge to enhance patient care and outcomes.

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1. Describe the evidence-based science supporting brain wellness and its relevance to clinical practice.
2. Identify the core pillars of brain wellness and their role in maintaining cognitive function.
3. Explain the relationship between modifiable risk factors, lifestyle interventions, and brain health outcomes.
4. Discuss the clinical benefits of annual cognitive screenings and the importance of early diagnosis.
5. Differentiate between mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer’s disease in terms of presentation, progression, and management.
6. Summarize the development and appropriate clinical use of blood-based biomarkers in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis.
7. Evaluate the benefits and limitations of current diagnostic techniques for cognitive disorders.
8. Review new treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease and assess their implications for patient care and clinical decision-making.
9. Describe the integrated, team-based approach to promoting brain wellness across clinical settings.

Early Bird Now to December 12

• Physician                                 $100

• Resident or Fellow                 $0

• Psychologist                            $75

• Nurse Practitioner                 $75

• Nurse                                       $75   

• Pharmacist                              $75

• Social Worker                          $75

• Allied Health Professional     $75

• Industry Professional             $125

Regular December 13 to Onsite

• Physician                                  $150

• Resident or Fellow                  $0

• Psychologist                             $100

• Nurse Practitioner                   $100

• Nurse                                         $100 

• Pharmacist                                $100

• Social Worker                            $100

• Allied Health Professional       $100

• Industry Professional               $175

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by MedStar Health and the Alzheimer’s Association. MedStar Health 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.

Credit Designation

	This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 6.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
	Nurses: This activity is approved for 6.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
	Pharmacists: This activity is approved for 6.50 contact hours. This learning activity is knowledge-based. The Universal Activity Number for this program is JA4008151-9999-26-004-L01-P.
	Physicians: MedStar Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
	Physician Assistants: MedStar Health 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 6.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Social Workers: As a Jointly Accredited Organization, MedStar Health 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. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. MedStar Health maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 6.50 clinical continuing education credits.

Psychologists: MedStar Health is approved by the American Psychological Association through Joint Accreditation to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. This activity is approved for 6.50 CE credits. MedStar Health maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Physician (6.50 hours), ASWB Social Worker: Clinical (6.50 hours), Non-Physician Member of the Healthcare Team (6.50 hours), Nurse - ANCC (6.50 hours), Pharmacist - ACPE (6.50 hours), Physician Assistant - AAPA (6.50 hours), Psychologist-APA (6.50 hours)

Merriweather Lakehouse

10209 Wincopin Circle

Columbia, MD 21044

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Friday, January 23, 2026