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Exploring the Essential Features of “Steven Atkinson – Complete Geriatric Course: Dementia, Pharmacology, Pain Management, Challenging Behaviors, and More”
Become the trusted expert in geriatric care!
You MUST know how to address the unique needs of the older adults under your care. Many of us haven’t had extensive training on the nuances and complexities that make geriatric care challenging.
In this comprehensive training, geriatric expert, Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS, guides you through the normal and abnormal changes of the aging, ways to differentiate dementia, challenges related to wandering, malnutrition, and aggression.
You will learn to respond more appropriately and confidently in a variety of challenging situations and how to effectively communicate with patients and their families.
Gain practical and insightful tips and tools you can use every day!
Topics Include:
- Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementias
- Pain Management
- Geriatric Pharmacology
- Geriatric Emergencies
- Managing Challenging Behaviors
- Caregiver Stress & Burnout
- And Much More
Meet Your Course Expert
Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS, is a board-certified physician assistant specializing in Geriatric Internal Medicine. He practices medicine in the greater Minneapolis area. 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. Steven co-founded Twin Cities Physicians, which serves older adults at nearly all levels of their care. He has presented nationally for over 15 years, primarily speaking about geriatric-related syndromes. Steven is the author of Geriatric Pharmacology: The Principles of Practice & Clinical Recommendations, Second Edition (PESI, 2016) and also sits on several boards whose purpose is to elevate the level of care in medicine for the patients they serve. Steven has been described as a “dynamic” educator and one of the most engaging presenters around. Don’t miss him!
Complete Geriatric Course Outline
Section I | Differentiating Dementias
Distinguishing the various types of dementia is often difficult. This session provides tools to appropriately screen patients with dementia, along with discussions of the most effective interventions to improve the care you provide.
- Normal vs. Abnormal Aging
- Types of Dementias
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Parkinson’s Disease Dementia
- Substance-Induced Neurocognitive Disorder
- Pharmacological Management
Section II | Geriatric Pharmacology: Tools for the Healthcare Professional
For geriatric patients taking more than eight medications, the statistical chance of a drug-drug interaction or adverse event is 100%! For those experiencing an adverse drug event, one-third will be hospitalized. This session will provide straightforward tools to develop age-sensitive principles for medication dosing and management.
- Drug Utilization Amongst the Elderly
- Clinical Pharmacological Issues in the Elderly
- Tools for Deprescribing
Section III | Pain Management in the Elderly
This presentation will review the different categories of controlled substances and their appropriate use in geriatric patients. Explore special considerations and tools to aid in prescribing and managing pain in the geriatric patient.
- The Challenges Associated with Controlled Substances
- Pain Control… Is Every Patient’s RIGHT
Section IV | Managing Geriatric Behaviors: Wandering, Aggression, Malnutrition, and More
Behaviors such as wandering, aggression, and anxiety can pose significant barriers to the delivery of essential care. Geriatric syndromes such as malnutrition, dehydration, and insomnia can diminish the quality of life and threaten independence. This session will explore the most frequent problematic behaviors and discuss strategies to improve the care you provide to your geriatric patients.
- Wandering
- Physical Aggression
- Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors
- Eating Issues & Nutrition in Elders with Dementia
- Sleepless Nights & Sundowning
- Professional Issues
V | Geriatric Emergencies
ASection high-energy, dynamic session filled with interesting case studies, insightful 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!
- Physiological Changes in Aging
- Common Underlying Chronic Illness
- Cardiovascular Emergencies
- Pulmonary Emergencies
- Cerebrovascular Emergencies
- Orthopedic Emergencies
- Abdominal Emergencies
Section VI | Healthy Brain, Healthy Mind: Beyond Longevity
Tie all that we know about the longest-living elders to understand not only their longevity secrets but also their health wisdom. Learn about extending a life filled with vibrant health, happiness, and meaning.
- Self-Efficacy Beliefs
10 Ways to Love Your Brain
The Power of 9
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