Geriatric Best Practice: Caring for the Older Adult

Eurgene, OR
Sacred Heart Medical Center
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Registration deadline is 9/2/11

Program objective: We will explore the challenges of caring for older adults, and introduce strategies for improving the quality of care for this population.

Program topics:
Hospice Referrals: Geriatric Population
Spirituality and Aging
Alzheimer’s Case Presentations
Geriatric Pharmacotherapy
ADL Tips for Agitated Dementia Patients
Differentiating Delirium, Dementia, Depression
Senior Sensitivity
Nutrition Questions & Answers
Disposition and Transitional Needs
POLST
Health Benefits of Tai Chi for Older Adults

Please call to register.