Alzheimer's Association Earns Joint Accreditation to Train Entire Health Care Teams in Brain Health and Dementia Care

 —– New designation strengthens national leadership and accelerates adoption of brain health, early detection and high-quality dementia care practices —–

CHICAGO, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alzheimer's Association announced today that it has earned Joint Accreditation status to provide interprofessional continuing education from Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education™. The national credential allows the Association to train entire health care teams — including physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacists and others — through a single, unified accreditation process.

The accreditation marks a significant milestone, expanding the Association's ability to deliver high-quality education in brain health, early detection and diagnosis, and dementia care, while preparing the health care workforce for emerging treatments and innovations.

"Joint Accreditation is a major step forward for our mission," said Katie Evans, chief programs and mission engagement officer, Alzheimer's Association. "Brain health and dementia care require a team approach — and now we can train those teams together using the highest national standards. This strengthens care today and prepares communities for the breakthroughs ahead."

Joint Accreditation, founded in 2009 by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), sets standards for interprofessional continuing education. Jointly accredited providers certify that activities are developed by and for health care teams, with an emphasis on integrity, independence, and measurable impact on health care quality and patient safety.

The designation enables organizations to plan and deliver education that brings physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other health professionals together to learn with, from and about each other. This approach reflects how real-world care is delivered and supports better collaboration, stronger clinical decision-making, and improved outcomes for people and families.

"Interprofessional education is critical because brain health and dementia care require a team approach," Evans said. "This designation significantly expands our reach. We can now support busy frontline professionals with practical, case-based education that helps them work together more effectively in dementia care and brain health."

With its new accreditation, the Alzheimer's Association plans to expand its portfolio of interprofessional education offerings, including live conferences, virtual programs, online training and quality-improvement-focused education. These offerings will help health systems, health plans and community partners build workforce capacity in brain health, early detection, diagnosis, care coordination and treatment navigation.

"The Alzheimer's Association is proud to earn joint accreditation and to share our expertise with health professionals," Evans said. "This recognition strengthens our ability to support the professionals caring for millions of Americans and to advance a future where everyone can protect their brain health and access high-quality dementia care. We can't wait to get started."

The Alzheimer's Association joins a growing list of organizations offering jointly accredited continuing education, including medical societies, health systems, universities and other leading providers of continuing education.

In support of improving patient care, the Alzheimer's Association 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.

About the Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia®. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.

SOURCE Alzheimer's Association