Steven Atkinson – 2018 Geriatric Conference

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Steven Atkinson – 2018 Geriatric Conference

DAY ONE

SESSION I: DIFFERENTIATE DEMENTIAS

It can be difficult to distinguish between different types of dementia. This session will provide tools for screening dementia patients and discuss the best ways to improve your care.

• Normal vs. abnormal aging
• Different types of dementia
• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Parkinson’s Disease Dementia
• Substance-Induced Neurocognitive Disease
• Pharmacological Management

SESSION 2 GERIATRIC PHARMACOLOGY: TOOLS DURING HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL

Geriatric patients who take more than five drugs have a 100% chance of experiencing a drug interaction. One third of those who experience an adverse drug reaction will need additional treatment. This session will offer simple tools that can be used to assist older adults taking multiple medications.

• The Elderly and Drug Use
• The Billing Codes You Must Know
• Clinical Pharmacological Issues for the Elderly

SESSION 3 PAIN MANAGEMENT FOR THE ELDERLY

This presentation will cover the use of controlled substances in the geriatric population. Learn about special considerations and tools that can be used to help manage pain in the elderly patient.

• The Challenges of Controlled Substances
• Pain Control… Is every patient’s RIGHT

DAY TWO

SESSION I: MANAGING GERIATRIC BEHAVIORS – WANDERING AGGRESSION, MALNUTRITION, AND MORE

The delivery of essential healthcare can be hindered by behaviors like aggression, wandering and anxiety. Geriatric Syndromes like malnutrition and dehydration can affect quality of life and make it difficult to live independently. This session will discuss the most common problematic behaviors and strategies for improving the care you give to your geriatric patients.

• Wandering
• Physical Aggression
• Inappropriate sexual behavior
• Eating Issues & Nutrition in Elders with Dementia
• Sleepless Nights & Sundowning
• Professional Issues

SESSION 2 GERIATRIC EMERGENCIES

High quality-Dynamic session full of interesting case studies, informative 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!

• Aging: Physiological Changes
• Common underlying chronic illness
• Cardiovascular Emergencies
• Pulmonary Emergencies
• Cerebrovascular Emergencies
• Orthopedic Emergencies
• Abdominal Emergencies

SESSION 3 TOP TEN MEDICATIONS YOU SHOULD AVOID IN THE GERIATRIC PHILLIPANT

To ensure safe prescribing for the elderly patient, review medication dosing guidelines. The top ten drugs to avoid and the best alternatives.

• The BEERS List
• Anticholinergic Drugs are at Risk
• The TOP TEN
• 5 Things Patients & Physicians Should Question

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You must know how to treat the special needs of older adults, regardless of your specialty. Geriatrics is a field in and of itself, but many of us haven’t had extensive training on the nuances and complexities that make treatment challenging. This comprehensive program features a geriatric expert. Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS will help you understand the normal and unusual changes that occur in aging bodies and minds. This will allow you to provide better care. Steven His passion for his work is infectious and he looks forward to sharing his expertise. You’ll leave with valuable and practical tips and tools you can apply the next day.

• Recognize and respond to potential problems more effectively
• Communicate confidently and effectively with patients and their families
• Safer and more effective care

Learn Management Strategies and more for:

• Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementias
• Pain Management
• Geriatric Pharmacology
• Geriatric Emergencies
• Managing Challenging Behaviors
• Caregiver Stress & Burnout
• There are many other things.