GMEC/AHEC of SWVA in Conjunction with presents Clinical Care of the Older Adult in Appalachia Friday, March 8, 2013 Agenda Cedar Bluff, VA 8:00-8:45 AM Breakfast, registration 8:45 9:00 AM Welcome and Introductions Learning Objectives: As a result of participating in this activity, the learner will be able to 9:00 9:55 AM Dementia with Depression: A Diagnostic Challenge Louis Cancellaro, PhD, MD Interim Chair Professor Emeritus Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Quillen College of Medicine 9:55-10:50 AM Two Painful Conditions in the Elderly: Post Herpetic Neuralgia and Spinal Compression Fractures Benjamin Meeks, FNP Pain Medicine Associates Diagnose depression in elderly patients Recognize the presence of depression in patients with dementia Develop an approach to treating the elderly patient with depression and/or dementia Identify three interventions to reduce post herpetic neuralgia pain Identify appropriate candidates for kyphoplasty/tebroplasty 10:50 11:00 AM Break 11:00 11:55 AM Treatment Issues of Diabetes, Hypertension, and Lipids in the Elderly Patient Brian Cross, PharmD, CDE Vice Chairman and Associate Professor Department of Pharmacy Practice Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy Design an individualized pharmacotherapy regimen for the treatment of diabetes in a geriatric patient Design an individualized pharmacotherapy regimen for the treatment of hypertension in a geriatric patient Design an individualized pharmacotherapy regimen for the treatment of hyperlipidemia in a
geriatric patient 11:55 12:15 PM Break to pick up box lunches 12:15 1:10 PM Managing Polypharmacy in the Elderly Jim McMackin, PharmD Clinical Director Pharmacy Network Services Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy Practice Recognize potential barriers to management of polypharmacy in the elderly Identify potential adverse outcomes associated with polypharmacy in the elderly Describe tools to aid in management of polypharmacy in the elderly Develop an individualized plan for management of polypharmacy in the elderly in your practice 1:10 1:20 PM Break 1:20 2:15 PM Practical Application of the Falls Guidelines Mary Jo Davenport, PT, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Physical Therapy College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences 2:15 3:10 PM Beyond Alzheimer's: Identifying the Multiple Dementia Variants in Your Practice Tim Urbin, PhD Assistant Professor and Clinical Psychologist Department of Family Medicine Quillen College of Medicine 3:10 4:05 PM Osteopenia & Osteoporosis Souhail G Shamiyeh, MD, FACP, CMD Wellmont Medical Associates Norton, VA Identify intrinsic/extrinsic risk factors for falls Integrate screening and assessment procedures into routine interactions with older adults Implement tailored evidence-based interventions into everyday routines Relate targeted interventions to the appropriate setting Describe three neuropathological causes of dementia Identify at least three different symptoms associated with a non- Alzheimer's type dementia Describe at least 2 significant treatment concerns when treating elderly patients with signs of Lewy Body dementia Idenitfy the impact of osteoporosis and osteopenia Describe the use of BMD DX Describe the use of FRAX in RX Describe the use of VFA Diagnose patients at risk for osteoporosis & ostopenia
4:05 4:15 PM Wrap up and Evaluation
GMEC/AHEC of SWVA in Conjunction with presents Clinical Care of the Older Adult in Appalachia Friday, March 8, 2013 Agenda Cedar Bluff, VA About This Southwest Virginia AHEC, in collaboration with GMEC and ETSU, proposed to offer a live one-day interprofessional conference, modeled after Head for the Hills, focusing on the application of geriatric principles in the traditional primary care practice. The goal is to provide up-to-date information about care for older adults to at least 50 primary care practitioners in the Cumberland Plateau Health/Planning District. This educational offering is designed for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physicians, pharmacists and other professionals providing direct services to older Virginians. The Virginia Center on Aging, under the auspices of the Commonwealth of Virginia, has allocated the sum of: $9,100 to: Southwest Virginia AHEC (Area Health Education Center). Activity Director Target Audience Overall Objectives Location Tom Townsend, MD, Professor, Family Medicine, Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Primary Care Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, PAs and Pharmacists practicing in SW VA and Central Appalachia. As a result of attending this activity, the participant will be able to: Differentiate between dementia and depression in the geriatric patient, describing appropriate management for each Address the scope and focus of poly pharmacy in the elderly, describing strategies to address in the primary care setting Describe the appropriate assessment for and of falls in the elderly, and the appropriate management strategies to be employed with the patient and family Describe the latest pharmacotherapy management of geriatric diabetic patients, including the difference in the management of the geriatric population from younger adults Differentiate the diagnosis and treatment of the major forms of dementia Diagnose patients at risk for osteoporosis and ostopenia Describe the patient presentation, differential diagnosis, and management of Post Herpetic Neuralgia and Spinal Compression Fractures in the elderly Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens 216 College Ridge Road, Wardell Industrial Park, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609. Phone 276-964-7122
Fees There is no registration fee for this conference. Attendee space is limited, so early registration is essential. Registration To register click here, or call ETSU Office of Continuing Medical Education at 423 439 8027. Technology Available the Day of the Handouts Cell phone service will be available at the conference location, but WiFi service will not be. Please plan accordingly. Electrical outlets for long term use of a computer at the conference will be limited. Attendees will not automatically receive a paper copy of the syllabus for this conference. Handouts can be found here electronically so that the attendee can download them to their computer or print them. Attendees who want to purchase a paper copy of the presentations can do so for $15.00 (payable at the door). Advance arrangements must be made by calling 423 439 8027. Accreditations ACCME Accreditation: Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. CME Credit: Quillen College of Medicine, designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Joint Sponsorship: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Quillen College of Medicine at and SWVA Graduate Medical Education Consortium (GMEC) Southwest Virginia. Quillen College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Successful completion of this knowledge-based program will provide a statement for six & ½ (6.5) live contact hours credit (0.65 CEUs) and will be mailed within 3 weeks following the program. Successful completion includes attending the session, signing the attendance sheet, and completion of the program evaluation form. CE credit will also be submitted to the NABP CE Monitor. Universal Activity Number (UAN): 0064-9999-13-015-L01-P Grievance Policy: A participant, sponsor, faculty member or other individual wanting to file a grievance with respect to any aspect of a program sponsored or co-sponsored by the
UTCOP may contact the Associate Dean for Continuing Education in writing. The grievance will be reviewed and a response will be returned within 45 days of receiving the written statement. If not satisfied, an appeal to the Dean of the College of Pharmacy can be made for a second level of review. Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending. Additional Accreditations Planner Additional accreditations are being sought, and will be posted on the website for this conference as they become available. Emily Rightmyer Educational Planner Office of Continuing Medical Education Quillen College of Medicine 423.439.8078 Rightmyer@etsu.edu If you have questions, concerns, or comments about this activity, please contact: Barbara J. Sucher, M.B.A., Associate Dean for CME cmeadean@etsu.edu or 423-439-8081.