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:

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  Geriatric Psychopharmacology: Integrate Modern Pharmaceutical Knowledge into Practice

  2.0 Pharmacology CE hours

  Steven 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
  
  Click here for more information on Steven Rubin.
• 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 
  
  Click here for more information on Vanessa Ruiz.
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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
  
  Click here for more information on Steven Atkinson.
• Overcoming Urinary Issues in the Older Adult

  0.5 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
  
  Click here for more information on Susann Varano.
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  Recognize and Respond to Geriatric Emergencies

  0.5 Pharmacology CE hours

  Douglas 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
  
  Click here for more information on Douglas J. Stephens.
• GOLD Guidelines: Formulate Effective Evidence-based and Patient-centered Treatment Regimens for COPD

  2.0 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
  
  Click here for more information on Kimmy Nguyen.
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  Elder Law: Advanced Care Planning, Elder Abuse & Professional Malpractice

  Lois 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
  
  Click here for more information on Lois A. Fenner-McBride.
• 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
  
  Click here for more information on Kara Welke.
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  Preventing Amputation in Patients with Diabetes

  Mark 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
  
  Click here for more information on Mark Hinkes.
• 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.

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