In this session, you will attempt a variety of activities of daily living and experience the frustration that comes with limited joint mobility, kyphosis and neuropathic changes in the foot.
Mary Ann Rosa – Experience the Aging Brain & Body
THE AGING BODY
Vision & Eye Problems
Current Management Strategies for:
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Decreased Peripheral Vision
Low Vision Strategies
Hearing Loss
Identifying the Cause
Ototoxic Medications
Modifications to Consider
Hands-on Learning Station
Using the GERT® Simulator, you will experience different types of vision loss and hearing loss and develop modifications that can be implemented to help your patients.
Mobility Challenges
Managing Changes In:
Strength & Dexterity
Altered Gait & Impaired Balance
Current Treatment Recommendations for:
Arthritis
Pain
Strategies to Reduce Falls
Patient Safety Considerations
Transitioning to Higher Level of Care
Hands-on Learning Station
In this session, you will attempt a variety of activities of daily living and experience the frustration that comes with limited joint mobility, kyphosis and neuropathic changes in the foot. You will gain a better understanding and develop fall prevention strategies.
Nutritional Needs of the Elderly
Screening Tools
Altered Metabolism
Sensory Impairments
Taste & Smell
Oral Health
Psychosocial Considerations
Environmental Considerations
Interventions for Malnutrition
THE AGING BRAIN
Normal & Abnormal Changes of the Mind
Diagnosing Levels of Cognitive Impairment
Cognitive Assessment Tools
SLUMS
Mini-Mental Status Exam
Related Behaviors & Management Strategies for:
Wandering
Agitation
Aggression
The 3 Ds:
Dementia
Delirium
Depression
Differential Diagnosis
Communication Strategies
Related Challenges
Driving
Self-Management
Hands-on Learning Station
In this session, you will experience the challenges that occur with decreased dexterity, hand tremors and limited vision. Opening pill bottles, making change, even feeding oneself become very difficult tasks. You’ll discuss practical tips and tools that can be implemented to assist patients and improve their quality of life.
Health Management
Dangers of Polypharmacy
Ensuring Adherence
Setting Goals with the Patient
Involving the Family
Preventative Care
Health Literacy
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Description:
Every day, you watch your patients struggle to overcome challenges brought about by an aging brain and body. You strive to provide the best care possible, but it is difficult to really understand the frustration caused by the sensorimotor changes of aging. Instead of empathizing with your patients, transform your practice by experiencing a day in their life!
Join Mary Ann Rosa, MSN, GNP-BC, CDE, and Gerontologic Test Suit GERT® for a high-energy, dynamic seminar filled with hands-on, interactive learning and insightful discussions. You will leave this seminar with practical techniques that you can apply the next day! If older adults are routinely under your care, don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and learn innovative and practical intervention strategies to improve the care you provide.
