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Age-Friendly: Caring for the Older Adult Primary Care Conference

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Age-Friendly: Caring for the Older Adult Primary Care Conference

Location

Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park
43 Town Square Blvd.
Asheville, NC 28803

Dates & Times

Aug 9, 2024 12:15 PM – 5:00 PM

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As the population of America becomes exponentially older, healthcare systems are looking for ways to improve the care and safety of older adults. Age-Friendly Healthcare is a new movement in America that promotes best practices for older adults seeking medical care. To date, only a minority of healthcare systems—less than 20%—have sought certification and specialized recognition in Age-Friendly Healthcare. Our conference intends to educate providers about Age-Friendly Healthcare by providing interaction with those who have championed this approach in Western North Carolina. Our hope is that providers and nurses will gain knowledge about Age-Friendly Healthcare to increase the spread of best practices in geriatrics.

In Collaboration with


AHH


*This program is being presented in collaboration with AdventHealth Hendersonville, which is providing funding for the program.

Audience

Primary Care Providers (MD, DO, PA, ANP) and Primary Care Nurses in Western North Carolina

Objectives

check Describe Age-Friendly Healthcare 4M's Framework: What Matters, Mentation, Medications and Mobility
check Identify ways to incorporate 4M's into the care of older adult patients in the everyday clinical setting
check Relate familiarity with outpatient physical and speech therapy options for older adults in specific patient populations
check Discuss and Improve Comfort level with diagnosis of dementia and communication with patients and families
check Review medication reduction and how to wean older adults off benzodiazepines

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Early Registration fee

$50.00

Registration Fee

$65.00

Speakers

Marianna Benson, DO
Rebecca Grandy, PharmD, BCACP
Anna Hicks, MD
Alexis Hodge, MS, CCC-SLP
Stacia Moore, MD
Christy Sneller, MBA
Jessica Waller, PT, DPT, OCS

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Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than 2 weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and two full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than two full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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