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Digital Seminar

Geriatric Syndromes: Fall Specials (National Conference on Geriatrics)


Speaker:
Lisa Byrd, PhD, FNP-BC, GNP-BC, Gerontologist
Duration:
2 Hours 55 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Oct 22, 2014
Product Code:
POS076368
Media Type:
Digital Seminar


Description

Geriatric 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

  1. Compare changes to body systems in an older individual which affect health and may predispose an older person to disease and injury.
  2. Discuss Fall SPECIALS: falls, sleep, pain, eating problems, constipation, incontinence, anxiety & confusion, living abilities, skin integrity issues.
  3. Develop a comprehensive plan of care that is appropriate to an individual’s lifestyle and health concerns.

Outline
Falls

  • Prevention & Assessment
  • Related Vision Changes
  • Arthritis & Mobility Issues

Sleep

  • Sundowning
  • Medication Interferences
  • Insomnia Agents

Pain

  • Non-Pharmacologic Interventions
  • Pharmacologic Management

Eating Issues

  • Weight Gain or Loss
  • Constipation Interventions
  • Oral Health

Cognition

  • Confusion
  • Dementias

Incontinence
Anxiety Management Strategies

  • Assessing Independence

Skin Integrity

  • Assessment & Management

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Credit


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NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after completing the on-line post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). 

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Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession.  As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.  

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Speaker

Lisa Byrd, PhD, FNP-BC, GNP-BC, Gerontologist's Profile

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Lisa Byrd, PhD, FNP-BC, GNP-BC, Gerontologist, has many years of experience working with the geriatric population by diagnosing, treating, and intervening when problem behaviors occur. Dr. Byrd currently works as a Nurse Practitioner in private practice in a rural family practice clinic, as well as at nursing homes and an in-patient hospital unit-Acute Care of Elders (ACE) - a NICHE accredited unit for Senior care. She performs intake interviews, routine rounds, sick visits, annual history and physicals, medication reviews, and manages the behavioral problems of this geriatric population.

Lisa is a published author in peer-reviewed nursing/scientific journals. She is also the author of the books TOP 10 Geriatric Syndromes: Clinical Management Strategies (PESI, 2011) and Alzheimer's Disease: Prevention Strategies & Ways to Slow Progression (PESI, 2014). She is active in a number of professional organizations, and is the President of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA). She teaches geriatric nursing in an advanced practice nursing program, speaks locally as well as nationally, and is considered an expert in the field of geriatrics. Dr. Byrd has the experience and the knowledge to share with you how to successfully manage geriatric behavioral problems in elderly patients.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Lisa Byrd is receiving a fee for speaking at this educational activity. She is an author for PESI HealthCare and receives royalty payments and is on the speakers bureau for Avanir Pharmaceuticals and Novartis Pharmaceuticals. She is also a paid consultant for Central Mississippi Medical Center-ACE Unit.

Nonfinancial: Lisa Byrd has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.


Additional Info

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.


Target Audience

Social Workers, Nurses, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists/Physical Therapist Assistants, Physician Assistants, and other Healthcare Professionals

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