The premier geriatric virtual event... bringing today's cutting-edge interventions to you!
We have gathered the leading voices in the field to breakdown what's changing, what's working, and what's just around the corner in geriatric care.
You have always prided and challenged yourself to be the best clinician possible. However, the pace of change is so rapid.
Keeping up with new evidence, legal risks, technology, guidelines and best practices can be time-consuming and overwhelming. Maintaining your up-to-date knowledge and skills has felt seemingly impossible.......UNTIL NOW!
You'll learn from a multidisciplinary team of experts during this powerful event. Nationally renowned speakers will take your practice to clinical excellence with 19 sessions on essential topics:
- Geriatric grand rounds for differential diagnoses
- Avert falls with a guaranteed plan of action
- Prevent hospital readmissions with INTERACT™ quality improvement tools
- Dangerous meds & important lab monitoring
- Advances in memory care: An expert panel discussion
- Prepare for infectious disease season in the geriatric population
- Voluntary stopping eating and drinking (VSED)
- Oral care essentials from the Geriatric Toothfairy
- Geriatric psychopharmacology
- Make sense of the newest billing guidelines
- Overcoming urinary issues in the older adult
- Recognize and respond to geriatric emergencies
- Elder law: Advanced care planning, elder abuse & professional malpractice
September 26 & 27, 2024
- Earn up to 37.0 CE hours! Including 9.0 Pharmacology CE hours!
- Get your questions answered by leading experts
- Virtually network with colleagues across the country
- Video access available for 30 days afterward
- Earn up to 37.0 CE hours! Including 9.0 Pharmacology CE hours!
- Learn at your own pace
- Unlimited access to all summit sessions (live and bonus)
- Completely flexible for your busy schedule
If you're ready to learn from our leading multidisciplinary team of clinicians...
…covering the hottest and most pressing issues you face every single day...
…then this exclusive event is for you!
Kiplee Bell, MD, PA, is a thought leader and sought-after medical lecturer. She earned board certification as a Physician Assistant, an additional master's degree in Gerontology, and finally her Doctorate in Medicine. Currently, Dr. Bell treats geriatric patients in her practice and is the CEO of Impactful Caregiving, a professional geriatric education and consultation company.
- Management strategies for the geriatric diagnoses of: Congestive Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease, Sepsis, and Transient Ischemic Attack
- Examine confounding variables such as marijuana, tobacco, benzodiazepines, COVID-19, undernutrition & over-the-counter products
- Discuss key critical aspects of decision-making capacity, ensuring that patients are empowered to make informed choices about their health
Jennifaye Brown, PT, MSPT, PhD, NCS, CAPS, brings insights from 33 years focused on neurorehabilitation, with special interest in gait analysis, AFO fabrication and fall risk prevention. Dr. Brown is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist and board-certified neurologic clinical specialist by the APTA.
- Distinguish geriatric gait patterns using pictures and videos
- Identify the impaired body structure/function contributing to gait changes and fall risk
- Create a plan of action to improve safe geriatric gait mobility
Joseph Ouslander MD, AGSF & Susan LaGrange BSN, NHA, CDONA, FACDONA, co-present this practice changing session on readmission prevention. Dr. Ouslander is professor and associate dean for geriatric programs at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and past-president and board chair of the American Geriatrics Society, serving currently as the Executive Editor of the society’s journal. Ms. LaGrange has extensive regulatory, clinical, and operational experience in long-term care settings. She has been with Pathway Health Services for over 20 years, assisting organizations around the country with quality improvement initiatives and is an INTERACT™ Certified Champion Master Trainer.
- Proven strategies to prevent unnecessary hospital readmissions
- Discover the INTERACT™ quality improvement program tools and resources
- Staff competencies and education to identify patient changes
Eric Christianson, PharmD, BCGP, BCPS, is board certified in geriatrics and pharmacotherapy, an Amazon best-selling author, podcaster, consultant, and national speaker. He has authored numerous books on geriatric pharmacology and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, American Journal of Nursing, National Association Directors of Nursing, Pharmacy Times, and Pharmacy Today.
- Individualize medication regimens by adjusting dosages based on lab results, thus promoting personalized medicine
- Determine important drug interactions that may affect laboratory parameters
- Make informed decisions that enhance the quality of life for elderly patients
Join a multidisciplinary panel discussion to delve into the very latest advances and best practices in memory and dementia care. The distinguished contributors include Steven Atkinson PA-C, MS, Ed Shaw MD, MA, Michael Shafer PhD, and Lizette Cloete OTR/L CADDCT, CDP.
- Innovation to allow patients with dementia to live at home longer
- Dementia risk reduction through a close look at comorbidities
- Novel pharmacological treatments for dementia
Eric Wombwell, PharmD, BCIDP, is a board-certified infectious diseases pharmacist and Clinical Associate Professor, teaching on a variety of infectious disease topics. Additionally, Dr. Wombwell performs hospital rounding with an infectious disease consult team and is published in pharmacy and infectious disease research.
- Antimicrobial selection for influenza, COVID-19, and bacterial community-acquired pneumonia
- Choose antibiotic therapies that minimize risk for adverse effects in the geriatric population
- Recent efficacy and safety evidence will be reviewed for use in clinical practice
Lores J. Vlaminck, MA, BSN, RN, CHPN, LALD, has been a leading provider of consulting, training, and mentoring for hospice and palliative care providers for the past 21 years. In addition to being a certified hospice and palliative care nurse, Lores is also a national trainer for the End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) curriculum and was previously named an "ELNEC Educator of the Year".
- Management of VSED symptom burden
- Answers to your VSED legal, ethical and clinically relevant questions
- Develop education, policies, and position statements for VSED
- Address the potential for conflicts between patient’s choices and family dissention
Katherine King, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist with specialized training in geropsychology, including a postdoctoral fellowship in Geropsychology at VA Boston Healthcare System. Dr. King has vast work experience in both medical and mental health care settings, including inpatient psychiatry, primary care, skilled nursing, and home-based care.
- Communication techniques for family members & healthcare providers regarding the transition
- Key features and assessment methods for independent living capacity
- Incorporate mental health interventions after moving into a long-term care setting
Sonya Dunbar, MPH, RDH, AKA the Geriatric Toothfairy, is a Registered Dental Hygienist, TEDx and International public speaker, guided by over 30 years of dental experience. She delivers comprehensive mobile dental care to long-term care facilities, is a successful author and podcast host with a strong social media following.
- Chronic disease impacts on oral health, such as cardiovascular disease, dementia, arthritis, and aspiration pneumonia
- Investigate oral health problems including dental caries, periodontal disease, and oral cancer
- Best practices to maintain oral hygiene including proper denture care and medication effects
September 26 & 27, 2024
- Earn up to 37.0 CE hours! Including 9.0 Pharmacology CE hours!
- Get your questions answered by leading experts
- Virtually network with colleagues across the country
- Video access available for 30 days afterward
- Earn up to 37.0 CE hours! Including 9.0 Pharmacology CE hours!
- Learn at your own pace
- Unlimited access to all summit sessions (live and bonus)
- Completely flexible for your busy schedule
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Geriatric Psychopharmacology: Integrate Modern Pharmaceutical Knowledge into Practice2.0 Pharmacology CE hoursSteven Rubin, MD, specializes in Adult and Geriatric Neurocognitive and Behavioral health care. He is certified by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has been in private practice for 30 years. Dr. Rubin has been a Clinical Associate Professor with the University of Reno School of Medicine and a member of the Nevada Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board.
- Combine evidence-based practice with more traditional prescriptive methods to help patients achieve quality longevity
- Evaluate risks and benefits of prescription and non-prescription pharmaceutical agents
- Incorporate updated geriatric psychopharmacology guidelines
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Nutrition for Longevity: Integrative Strategies for Aging Well
Vanessa Ruiz, ND, RN-BSN, is a Naturopathic Physician and Registered Nurse, seeing patients through her naturopathic medical practice. She is the founder of Nurses for Natural Health, an organization dedicated to educating and empowering healthcare professionals in Natural Health.
- Fuel longevity with nutritional strategies to combat oxidative stress, inflammation, metabolic dysfunction
- Analyze chronobiology and learn how specific nutritional approaches can support healthy circadian rhythms in older adults
- Practical insights into longevity: Determinants from the blue zones
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Making Sense of the Newest Billing Guidelines: Practical Insights to Bill in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living and Independent Living
Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS, is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant specializing in Geriatric Internal Medicine. Steven is the co-founder of Twin Cities Physicians, which serves older adults in nearly all levels of their care. In addition to his private practice, he has been on the faculty at the University of Utah since 1994 and has been involved in medicine for over 30 years.
- Tackle the newest billing codes that allow you to reduce administrative burden
- Compare the billing differences between telehealth and telephone visits
- Evaluate the most common geriatric billing codes and associated reimbursement errors
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Overcoming Urinary Issues in the Older Adult0.5 Pharmacology CE hours
Susann Varano, MD, is a Yale University-trained physician certified in internal and geriatric medicine. Her expertise is sought currently as a geriatric consultant for medically complex residents/patients and as an adjunct professor teaching geriatric coursework to physician assistant students.
- Overcome environmental barriers to incontinence management in dementia patients
- Update on the May 2024 American Urological Association meeting treatment recommendations for overactive bladder
- Determine pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments for a variety of common urinary issues
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Recognize and Respond to Geriatric Emergencies0.5 Pharmacology CE hoursDouglas J. Stephens, DNP, CRNP, ACNP-BC, is the lead faculty for the adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner track. Dr. Stephens is nationally certified as an adult acute care nurse practitioner with clinical practice in critical care medicine.
- Best practice highlights for neuro, pulmonary, cardiovascular, GI & GU emergencies in older adults
- CSpecial considerations of advance directives and goals of care
- Manage the unique challenges that present during geriatric emergencies
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GOLD Guidelines: Formulate Effective Evidence-based and Patient-centered Treatment Regimens for COPD2.0 Pharmacology CE hours
Kimmy Nguyen, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, TTS, is a board-certified ambulatory care clinical pharmacy specialist and assistant professor of pharmacy practice. Dr. Nguyen also serves as the clinical pharmacy specialist at Volunteers in Medicine, a free, non-profit clinic that provides primary and preventative care to underserved populations. There she addresses issues with medication counseling, education, treatment, access, and affordability.
- Formulate evidence-based treatment regimens for COPD at initial evaluation and follow-up
- Apply drug information to the ABE Assessment Tool for initial COPD evaluation
- Factors to assess after diagnosis: Severity of airflow limitation (GOLD Grade), symptoms (CAT score; mMRC), exacerbation history, multimorbidity
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Elder Law: Advanced Care Planning, Elder Abuse & Professional MalpracticeLois A. Fenner-McBride, RN, MS, JD, Attorney at Law, is a Certified Clinical Specialist (Psychiatric) and a founding member of The American Association of Nurse Attorneys. Her law practice focuses on medical and healthcare litigation and consulting: including medical malpractice, wrongful death, risk management, and Professional Boards/Licensures.
- Current advance directive considerations - durable health care proxy, durable power of attorney & more
- Review legal case studies to determine safe, effective, legal, and ethical care for elderly patients
- Identify what constitutes geriatric abuse and the reporting regulations
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Geriatric Assessment and Age Friendly Therapy Practice
Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT, CAPS, SHSS, has had a wide variety of experiences. To provide client-centered, occupation-based, and evidence-based practice, Kara started her own Mobile Hybrid Practice to help older adults age in place in 2018. This business has grown significantly over the years and extends services to other agencies and businesses.
- Differentiate “Age-Friendly Health Care” from today's current model of care for older adults
- Investigate the 4 M’s of the Age-Friendly Health Care Initiative to enhance geriatric care: Medications, mentation, mobility, and what matters.
- Integrate specific assessments into practice that address each of the 4 M’s
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Preventing Amputation in Patients with DiabetesMark Hinkes, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA DABFAS is a podiatrist who is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and by the American Professional Wound Care Association. His experience includes nearly 200,000 patient visits, 20 years in private practice, and 20 years in the Veterans Affairs Medical System as former Chief of Podiatry Section and Chair of the Preservation Amputation Care Treatment (PACT) Program.
- Identify neuropathy, loss of protective sensation, PAD, traumatic triggering events, and pedal deformities
- Prevention of diabetic foot ulcers, amputations and risk mitigation
- Results from the international working group on the diabetic foot criteria
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Comprehensive Dementia Certification: Clinical Applications for Healthcare Professionals** 0.5 Pharmacology CE Hours **
Edward G. Shaw, MD, MA, is dually trained as a physician and mental health counselor. He was the primary care partner for his late wife, Rebecca, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease in 2008 at age 53 and died in 2016 after a 9-year journey.
- How are PET scans of different types used to diagnose dementia
- New blood tests to diagnose Alzheimer's disease
- The latest approved medications to treat the neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia
- The approach of acknowledge-affirm-redirect use to manage DRCBs
- What are the 8 central needs of dementia care partners
- Includes Dementia Care Specialist certification *
Click here for more information on Ed Shaw.
Your registration includes ECDCS Certification and unlimited on-demand access to the Comprehensive Dementia Certification: Clinical Applications for Healthcare Professionals video!
Learn and get credit as you go! Watch this comprehensive video and stand out as a clinician who understands the complexities and rewards of caring for patients with dementia. Following the completion, have your specialized insights recognized with new dementia care credentials!
In just a few simple steps, you can become an Evergreen Certified Dementia Care Professional (ECDCS): Step 1: Complete this live interactive training and the additional self-study modules.
Step 2: Complete the CE tests and instantly print your certificates of completion.
Step 3: Submit the Certification Questionnaire included in this training to Evergreen Certifications and we'll cover the cost of your certification for the first year (a $99.99 value!).* Click here for full Certification requirements
That's it! No hidden fees. No catch. Just certification made EASY.
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September 26 & 27, 2024
- Earn up to 37.0 CE hours! Including 9.0 Pharmacology CE hours!
- Get your questions answered by leading experts
- Virtually network with colleagues across the country
- Video access available for 30 days afterward
- Earn up to 37.0 CE hours! Including 9.0 Pharmacology CE hours!
- Learn at your own pace
- Unlimited access to all summit sessions (live and bonus)
- Completely flexible for your busy schedule
- Journal of American Geriatrics Society
- Journal of Applied Gerontology
- Clinical Interventions in Aging
- Journal of American Medical Association
- National Institutes of Health
- American Journal of Occupational Therapy
- Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
- Journal of Gerontology
- American Psychological Association
- Journal of American Medical Directors Association
- Journal of Palliative Medicine
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
September 26 & 27, 2024
- Earn up to 37.0 CE hours! Including 9.0 Pharmacology CE hours!
- Get your questions answered by leading experts
- Virtually network with colleagues across the country
- Video access available for 30 days afterward
- Earn up to 37.0 CE hours! Including 9.0 Pharmacology CE hours!
- Learn at your own pace
- Unlimited access to all summit sessions (live and bonus)
- Completely flexible for your busy schedule
- Advance your differential diagnostic skills through a geriatric grand round discussion.
- Create a plan of action to improve safe geriatric gait mobility and fall prevention.
- Discover the INTERACT™ readmission program tools and resources.
- Join the current events panel discussion on advances in memory care.
- Determine antimicrobial selection for influenza, COVID-19, and bacterial community-acquired pneumonia.
- Evaluate the bioethical distinctions of VSED to hasten dying through fasting
- Navigate care transitions: Assessing capacity, family dynamics & mental health challenges
- Learn from the Geriatric Toothfairy on barriers, diseases, dentures, medications & more!
- Fuel longevity with nutritional strategies to combat oxidative stress, inflammation, metabolic dysfunction
- Tackle the newest billing codes that allow you to reduce administrative burden
- Update on the May 2024 American Urological Association meeting treatment recommendations for overactive bladder
- Best practice highlights for neuro, pulmonary, cardiovascular, GI & GU emergencies in older adults
- The latest approved medications to treat the neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia
- Strategies for medication lab monitoring in your geriatric patients
- Individualize medication regimens by adjusting dosages based on lab results, thus promoting personalized medicine
September 26 & 27, 2024
- Earn up to 37.0 CE hours! Including 9.0 Pharmacology CE hours!
- Get your questions answered by leading experts
- Virtually network with colleagues across the country
- Video access available for 30 days afterward
- Earn up to 37.0 CE hours! Including 9.0 Pharmacology CE hours!
- Learn at your own pace
- Unlimited access to all summit sessions (live and bonus)
- Completely flexible for your busy schedule
We’re that confident you'll find this learning experience to be all that's promised and more than you expected.