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• Archive: Faculty:Steven AtkinsonDuration:14 Hours 6 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Oct 07, 2019 Description Identify complications and respond more appropriatelyConfidently and effectively communicate with patients and their familiesProvide safer and more effective careGet management strategies and more for:Alzheimer's Disease & DementiasPain ManagementGeriatric PharmacologyGeriatric EmergenciesManaging Challenging BehaviorsCaregiver Stress & BurnoutAnd Much More Handouts Manual - Geriatric Conference (45.51 MB) 167 Pages Available after Purchase Outline DAY ONESESSION 1: DIFFERENTIATING DEMENTIASDistinguishing the various types of dementia is often difficult.
• This session provides tools to appropriately screen patients experiencing dementia, along with discussion of the most effective interventions to improve the care you provide.Normal vs.
• Abnormal AgingTypes of DementiasAlzheimer’s DiseaseParkinson’s Disease DementiaSubstance-Induced Neurocognitive DisorderPharmacological ManagementSESSION 2: GERIATRIC PHARMACOLOGY: TOOLS FOR THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALFor 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.Drug Utilization Amongst the ElderlyBilling Codes That You MUST KnowClinical Pharmacological Issues in the ElderlySESSION 3: PAIN MANAGEMENT IN THE ELDERLYThis presentation will review the different categories of controlled substances and their appropriate use in the geriatric patient.