Steven Atkinson – Geriatric Conference
Steven Atkinson – Geriatric Conference
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Description
- Faculty:
- Steven Atkinson
- Duration:
- 14 Hours 6 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
- Oct 07, 2019
Description
Management strategies and more can be obtained.
- Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementias
- Pain Management
- Geriatric Pharmacology
- Geriatric Emergencies
- Managing Challenging Behaviors
- Caregiver Stress & Burnout
- And Much More
Handouts
| Manual – Geriatric Conference (45.51 MB) | 167 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Outline
DAY ONE
Session 1 is about to start. Differentiated dementias.
It is difficult to distinguish the different types of dementia. The most effective interventions to improve the care you provide are discussed in this session.
- Normal vs. Abnormal Aging
- Types of Dementias
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Parkinson’s Disease Dementia
- Substance-Induced Neurocognitive Disorder
- Pharmacological Management
Session 2 is over. There are tools for the healthcare professional.
The chance of a drug interaction or adverse event is 100% for geriatric patients taking more than five medications. One third of people who experience an adverse drug event will need additional treatment. Tools will be provided in this session to help you care for older adults.
- Drug Utilization Amongst the Elderly
- Billing Codes That You MUST Know
- Clinical Pharmacological Issues in the Elderly
Session 3 is over. There is pain management in the elderly.
There are different categories of controlled substances that can be used in the geriatric patient. There are special considerations and tools that can be used to manage pain in the geriatric patient.
- The Challenges Associated with Controlled Substances
- Pain Control… Is every patient’s RIGHT
DAY TWO
Session 1 is about to start. There’s more to manAGING GERIATRIC BEHAVIORS.
Significant barriers to the delivery of essential care can be posed by behaviors such as wandering, aggression and anxiety. Quality of life and independence can be threatened by geriatric syndromes. Strategies to improve the care you provide to your geriatric patients will be discussed in this session.
- Wandering
- Physical Aggression
- Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors
- Eating Issues & Nutrition in Elders with Dementia
- Sleepless Nights & Sundowning
- Professional Issues
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A high-energy, dynamic session filled with interesting case studies, insightful discussions and interactive learning. If you work with geriatric patients, you don’t want to miss this, you will leave with practical techniques that you can apply right away.
- Physiological Changes with Aging
- Common Underlying Chronic Illness
- Cardiovascular Emergencies
- Pulmonary Emergencies
- Cerebrovascular Emergencies
- Orthopedic Emergencies
- Abdominal Emergencies
Session 3 is over. It’s a good idea to avoid the geriatric patient.
Polypharmacy management principles can be used to ensure safe prescriptions for the geriatric patient. The top ten medications should be avoided and alternatives should be equally effective.
- The BEERS List
- Risks Associated with Anticholinergic Drugs
- The TOP TEN
- 5 Things Patients & Physicians Should Question
Faculty
Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS Related seminars and products: 18
Steven is a PA-C. She is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant. He practices medicine in the Minneapolis area. He has been on the faculty at the University of Utah since 1994 and has been involved in medicine for over 30 years.
Twin Cities Physicians serves older adults in nearly all levels of care and is co-founded by Steven. He has been speaking about geriatric-related syndromes for over 15 years.
Steven is an author. The Principles of Practice and Clinical Recommendations are in the second edition of Geriatric Pharmacology. The purpose of the boards is to elevate the level of care in medicine for the patients they serve. Steven is one of the most engaging presentations around. Don’t miss him, savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay savesay
Speaker disclosures.
Steven Atkinson is the founder and co-owner of Twin Cities Physicians. He teaches at the University of Utah. Mr. Atkinson is an author for PESI Publishing and Media. He is paid by PESI, Inc.
Steven Atkinson does not have a relevant non-financial relationship.
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