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Exploring the Essential Features of “Steven Atkinson – Managing Geriatric Behaviors: Wandering, Aggression, Malnutrition and More – PESI”
Managing Geriatric Behaviors: Wandering, Aggression, Malnutrition and More
Speaker: Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS
Duration: 3 Hours 07 Minutes
Format: Audio and Video
Description
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 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.
Speaker
Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS
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 is the co-founder of 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 Principals of Practice & Clinical Recommendations, Second Edition, 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.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Steven Atkinson is the founder and co-owner of Twin Cities Physicians and Midwest Geriatrics Services, and he is the owner of Mindful Geriatrics, LLC. He provides legal counseling services to medical professionals and receives compensation. He is adjunct faculty at the University of Utah. Steven Atkinson receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Steven Atkinson is a member of the board for MDMA. He is a member of AMDA/PALTC, GMPA, and others.
Objectives
- Assess strategies to diminish the occurrence of behavioral problems in individuals with dementia.
- Apply behavioral and environmental techniques to diminish challenging behavioral problems.
- Measure how cognitive impairment in older individuals is affected by environment, caregiver schedules, and responses to the behaviors.
Outline
- Wandering
- Physical Aggression
- Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors
- Eating Issues & Nutrition in Elders with Dementia
- Sleepless Nights & Sundowning
- Professional Issues
Target Audience
Nurses, Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists/Physical Therapist Assistants, Physician Assistants, Social Workers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and other Healthcare Professionals
Reviews
Elizabeth B
“Presenter is excellent “
Kristin P
“love his enthusiasim and his upbeatness does not make for a boring speaker”
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