Target Audience
Social Workers, Nurses, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists/Physical Therapist Assistants, Physician Assistants, and other Healthcare Professionals
Copyright : 10/21/2014This 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.
Objectives
Outline
The Challenges Associated with Controlled Substances
Pain Control…Is every patient’s RIGHT
Age-related Considerations
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Target Audience
Social Workers, Nurses, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists/Physical Therapist Assistants, Physician Assistants, and other Healthcare Professionals
Copyright : 10/21/2014Geriatric syndromes are a cascade of problems in an elder’s health. The syndromes can diminish quality of life and threaten independence. Develop appropriate, evidence-based strategies to improve patient outcomes.
Objectives
Outline
Falls
Sleep
Pain
Eating Issues
Cognition
Incontinence
Anxiety Management Strategies
Skin Integrity
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ADA Needs
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Satisfaction Guarantee
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Target Audience
Social Workers, Nurses, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists/Physical Therapist Assistants, Physician Assistants, and other Healthcare Professionals
Copyright : 10/22/2014For 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.
Objectives
Outline
Drug Utilization Amongst the Elderly
Billing Codes That You MUST Know Clinical Pharmacological Issues in the Elderly
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ADA Needs
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Satisfaction Guarantee
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Target Audience
Social Workers, Nurses, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists/Physical Therapist Assistants, Physician Assistants, and other Healthcare Professionals
Copyright : 10/22/2014Distinguishing the various types of dementias is often difficult. This session provides tips and tools to appropriately screen patients with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, along with a discussion of the most effective interventions.
OUTLINE
Normal Aging, Dementia, Depression and Delirium
Alzheimer’s Disease
Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease
OBJECTIVES
ADA Needs
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Satisfaction Guarantee
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Target Audience
Social Workers, Nurses, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists/Physical Therapist Assistants, Physician Assistants, and other Healthcare Professionals
Copyright : 10/23/2014Behaviors such as wandering, aggression and anxiety can pose significant barriers to the delivery of essential care. Geriatric syndromes such malnutrition, dehydration and insomnia can diminish quality of life and threaten independence. In this session expert Lisa Byrd, PhD, FNP-BC, GNP-BC, Gerontologist, will explore the most frequent problematic behaviors and discuss strategies to improve the care you provide to your geriatric patients.
OUTLINE
Wandering
Physical Aggression
Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors
Eating Issues & Nutrition in Elder’s with Dementia
Sleepless Nights
Professional Issues
OBJECTIVES
ADA Needs
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Target Audience
Social Workers, Nurses, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists/Physical Therapist Assistants, Physician Assistants, and other Healthcare Professionals
Copyright : 10/23/2014Explore 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.
Objectives
Outline
The BEERS List
Recent Updates
Risks Associated with Anticholinergic Drugs
The TOP TEN
5 Things Patients & Physicians Should Question
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ADA Needs
We would be happy to accommodate your ADA needs; please call our Customer Service Department for more information at 1-800-844-8260.
Satisfaction Guarantee
Your satisfaction is our goal and our guarantee. Concerns should be addressed to: PO Box 1000, Eau Claire, WI 54702-1000 or call 1-800-844-8260.
Target Audience
Social Workers, Nurses, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists/Physical Therapist Assistants, Physician Assistants, and other Healthcare Professionals
Copyright : 10/23/2014This is the best seminar on geriatric emergencies that you will ever attend– GUARANTEED! Join Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS, nationally known expert, author and speaker on geriatrics for a high-energy, dynamic seminar filled with interesting case studies, insightful discussions and interactive learning. You will leave this seminar with practical techniques that you can apply the next day!
If you work with geriatric patients this is a seminar that you won’t want to miss! In this one-day seminar you will learn to anticipate and manage a wide variety of emergencies that occur in the elderly population. Learn how to identify the vulnerabilities in older adults that predispose them to illness and injury. Develop strategies used to implement interventions that will prevent complications in your patients. Whether it be an adverse drug event, injuries due to a fall or cardiac complications you must be prepared to properly assess and treat your patient. Attend this seminar and learn how to improve your care of the geriatric patient.
Outline
Identifying Vulnerability in Older Adults
Neurological Emergencies
Orthopedic Emergencies
Abdominal Emergencies
Infectious Disease
Cardiovascular Emergencies
Pulmonary Diseases
Renal Emergencies
Abuse and Neglect
Objectives
Target Audience
Nurses, Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists/Physical Therapist Assistants, Physician Assistants and Social Workers
Copyright : 09/27/2016