Steven Atkinson – Geriatric Conference

Outline

DAY ONEDAY ONE

SESSION 1: SESSION 1: DIFFERENTIATING DEMENTIASDIFFERENTIATING DEMENTIAS

Distinguishing the various types of dementia is often difficult. This session provides tools to appropriately screen patients experiencing dementia, along with discussion of the most effective interventions to improve the care you provide.Distinguishing the various types of dementia is often difficult. This session provides tools to appropriately screen patients experiencing dementia, along with discussion of the most effective interventions to improve the care you provide.

• Normal vs. Abnormal AgingNormal vs. Abnormal Aging
• Types of DementiasTypes of Dementias
• Alzheimer’s DiseaseAlzheimer’s Disease
• Parkinson’s Disease DementiaParkinson’s Disease Dementia
• Substance-Induced Neurocognitive DisorderSubstance-Induced Neurocognitive Disorder
• Pharmacological ManagementPharmacological Management

SESSION 2: SESSION 2: GERIATRIC PHARMACOLOGY: TOOLS FOR THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALGERIATRIC PHARMACOLOGY: TOOLS FOR THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL

For geriatric patients taking more than five medications, the statistical chance of a drug drug interaction or adverse event is 100%! For those experiencing an adverse drug event, one third will require additional treatment. This session will provide straightforward tools that will help you care for older adults receiving multiple medications.For geriatric patients taking more than five medications, the statistical chance of a drug drug interaction or adverse event is 100%! For those experiencing an adverse drug event, one third will require additional treatment. This session will provide straightforward tools that will help you care for older adults receiving multiple medications.

• Drug Utilization Amongst the ElderlyDrug Utilization Amongst the Elderly
• Billing Codes That You MUST KnowBilling Codes That You MUST Know
• Clinical Pharmacological Issues in the ElderlyClinical Pharmacological Issues in the Elderly

SESSION 3: SESSION 3: PAIN MANAGEMENT IN THE ELDERLYPAIN MANAGEMENT IN THE ELDERLY

This presentation will review the different categories of controlled substances and their appropriate use in the geriatric patient. Explore special considerations and tools to aid in prescribing and managing pain in the geriatric patient.This presentation will review the different categories of controlled substances and their appropriate use in the geriatric patient. Explore special considerations and tools to aid in prescribing and managing pain in the geriatric patient.

• The Challenges Associated with Controlled SubstancesThe Challenges Associated with Controlled Substances
• Pain Control… Is every patient’s RIGHTPain Control… Is every patient’s RIGHT

DAY TWODAY TWO

SESSION 1: SESSION 1: MANAGING GERIATRIC BEHAVIORS: WANDERING, AGGRESSION, MALNUTRITION AND MOREMANAGING GERIATRIC BEHAVIORS: WANDERING, AGGRESSION, MALNUTRITION AND MORE

Behaviors such as wandering, aggression and anxiety can pose significant barriers to the delivery of essential care. Geriatric syndromes such as malnutrition, dehydration and insomnia can diminish quality of life and threaten independence. This session will explore the most frequent problematic behaviors and discuss strategies to improve the care you provide to your geriatric patients.Behaviors such as wandering, aggression and anxiety can pose significant barriers to the delivery of essential care. Geriatric syndromes such as malnutrition, dehydration and insomnia can diminish quality of life and threaten independence. This session will explore the most frequent problematic behaviors and discuss strategies to improve the care you provide to your geriatric patients.

• WanderingWandering
• Physical AggressionPhysical Aggression
• Inappropriate Sexual BehaviorsInappropriate Sexual Behaviors
• Eating Issues & Nutrition in Elders with DementiaEating Issues & Nutrition in Elders with Dementia
• Sleepless Nights & SundowningSleepless Nights & Sundowning
• Professional IssuesProfessional Issues

SESSION 2: SESSION 2: GERIATRIC EMERGENCIESGERIATRIC EMERGENCIES

A high-energy, dynamic session filled with interesting case studies, insightful discussions and interactive learning. You will leave with practical techniques that you can apply right away – if you work with geriatric patients, you don’t want to miss this!A high-energy, dynamic session filled with interesting case studies, insightful discussions and interactive learning. You will leave with practical techniques that you can apply right away – if you work with geriatric patients, you don’t want to miss this!

• Physiological Changes with AgingPhysiological Changes with Aging
• Common Underlying Chronic IllnessCommon Underlying Chronic Illness
• Cardiovascular EmergenciesCardiovascular Emergencies
• Pulmonary EmergenciesPulmonary Emergencies
• Cerebrovascular EmergenciesCerebrovascular Emergencies
• Orthopedic EmergenciesOrthopedic Emergencies
• Abdominal EmergenciesAbdominal Emergencies

SESSION 3: SESSION 3: TOP TEN MEDICATIONS TO AVOID IN THE GERIATRIC PATIENTTOP TEN MEDICATIONS TO AVOID IN THE GERIATRIC PATIENT

Explore medication dosing guidelines and polypharmacy management principles to ensure safe prescribing in the geriatric patient. Review the top ten medications to avoid and alternatives that can be equally effective.Explore medication dosing guidelines and polypharmacy management principles to ensure safe prescribing in the geriatric patient. Review the top ten medications to avoid and alternatives that can be equally effective.

• The BEERS ListThe BEERS List
• Risks Associated with Anticholinergic DrugsRisks Associated with Anticholinergic Drugs
• The TOP TENThe TOP TEN
• 5 Things Patients & Physicians Should Question5 Things Patients & Physicians Should Question