BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Arkansas Geriatric Education Center//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Arkansas Geriatric Education Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://www.agec.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Arkansas Geriatric Education Center BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120425T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120425T085000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20120430T152624 LAST-MODIFIED:20120430T152643 UID:1333@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Fecal Incontinence in the Elderly - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION: GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Topic: Fecal Incontinence in the Elderly Speaker: Jason S. Mizell, MD Assistant Professor of Surgery Associate Director of Medical Student Education Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Date: April 25, 2012     Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Purpose or Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to: Understand what is meant by fecal incontinence Understand the etiologies of fecal incontinence Understand what nonsurgical and surgical options are available for treatment of fecal incontinence Understand when to refer to a specialist for treatment Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships: The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker(s) of this RSS has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.   Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/fecal-incontinence-in-the-elderly-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120411T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120411T085000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20120418T171140 LAST-MODIFIED:20120418T171420 UID:1330@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Geriatric Care in a Transformed Healthcare Delivery System - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION: GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics and College of Nursing Topic: Geriatric Care in a Transformed Healthcare Delivery System: Preparing the New Workforce Speaker: Susan C. Reinhard, PhD, RN, FAAN Senior Vice President and Director, AARP Public Policy Institute and Chief Strategist, Center to Champion Nursing in America Date: April 11, 2012     Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Purpose or Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to: Discuss the lack of prepared health workforce for aging population Discuss how the workforce will be changing to keep up with demand and provide quality patient care.  Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  Credit Designation: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships: The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker(s) of this RSS has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.   Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/geriatric-care-in-a-transformed-healthcare-delivery-system/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120418T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120418T085000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20120418T170836 LAST-MODIFIED:20120418T170901 UID:1329@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Medicare and Health Care Financing for Elderly - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION: GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Topic: Medicare and Health Care Financing for Elderly Speaker: Ann T. Riggs, MD Associate Professor Vice Chair of Clinical Programs, Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Alexa and William T. Dillard Chair in Geriatrics Medical Director, Thomas & Lyons Longevity Center Date: April 18, 2012 Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships: The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker(s) of this RSS has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/medicare-and-health-care-financing-for-elderly-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120410T113000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120410T133000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20120307T173749 LAST-MODIFIED:20120405T202415 UID:1292@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Exercise:Elements for Success in Elders DESCRIPTION:     The Arkansas Geriatric Education Center, the GRECC at CAVHS and the DWR Institute on Aging at UAMS in Little Rock invite you to a free VTC. Exercise: Elements for Success in Elders Tuesday, April 10, 2012  Time:  11:30 AM –1:30 PM Pre-registration available at http://exerciseineldersvtc.eventbrite.com  Attendees to this VTC will receive 1.5 to 2 contact hours of CE credits depending on the individual discipline.  Purpose:  The purpose of this program is to educate health professionals about mental and physical benefits of exercise Objectives: At the completion of this 2-hour video teleconference, the attendees will be able to: Review benefits of physical activity and exercise for mental health in older adults Discuss methods of encouraging healthy physical activity in community adults Describe the benefits of resistance exercise training for older adults Summarize up-to-date evidence about the important role of inflammation in muscle adaptations to resistance exercise training Faculty:  Richard A Dennis, PhD and Patricia M. Dubbert, PhD, BSN Participating Sites:  (Please contact selected site for confirmation and  room location) Ashdown - Little River Memorial Hospital Arkadelphia - Baptist-Health Medical Center Batesville - AHEC North Central Batesville - White River Medical Center Beebe - Arkansas State University Booneville - Booneville Community Hospital Calico Rock - Community Medical Center Camden - Ouachita Medical Center Clarksville - Johnson Regional Medical Center Clinton - Ozark Health Systems Conway - University of Central Arkansas Crossett - Ashley County Medical Center DeWitt - DeWitt Hospital El Dorado - AHEC South AR Eureka Springs - Eureka Springs Hospital Fordyce - Dallas County Medical Center Fort Smith - Sparks Health Center Fort Smith - West Central Center on Aging Harrison - North Arkansas Regional Medical Center Heber Springs - Baptist Health Medical Center Helena- West Helena - Delta AHEC Hot Springs - National Park Medical Center Jonesboro - Arkansas State University Jonesboro - Center on Aging NE Jonesboro - St. Bernard's Hospital Lake Village - Chicot Memorial Hospital Little Rock - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Mountain Home - AHEC North Central, Baxter Regional Medical Center North Little Rock - Central  Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Paris - North Logan Mercy Hospital Paragould - Arkansas Methodist Hospital Pine Bluff - AHEC Pine Bluff Pocahontas - Five Rivers Medical Center Russellville - St. Mary's Regional Medical Center Salem - Fulton County Medical Center Searcy - White County Medical Center Springdale - Schmeiding Center for Senior Health Stuttgart - Baptist Health Medical Center Texarkana - AHEC Southwest Waldron -  Mercy Hospital of Scott County Warren - Bradley County Medical Center West Memphis - Crittenden Memorial Hospital Wynne - Cross Ridge Community Hospital Additional Sites will be added as they become available LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/exerciseelements-for-success-in-elders/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120208T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120208T085000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20120216T174402 LAST-MODIFIED:20120216T174423 UID:1287@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Carotid Artery Disease Update - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION: GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Topic: Carotid Artery Disease Update Speaker: Ahsan T. Ali, MD Associate Professor Division of Vascular Surgery University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Date: February 8, 2012            Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Purpose or Objectives:   Update on treatment of carotid stenosis Results of various trials Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships: The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker(s) of this RSS has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.   Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/carotid-artery-disease-update-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120222T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120222T085000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20120216T174057 LAST-MODIFIED:20120216T174108 UID:1286@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Hearing and Hearing Loss in Aging Adults - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION: GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics  Topic: Hearing and Hearing Loss in Aging Adults Speaker: Samuel R. Atcherson, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Audiology & Speech Pathology University of Arkansas at Little Rock, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Date: February 22, 2012           Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Purpose or Objectives:  At the conclusion of this activity, Participants will be able to describe the impact of hearing-related changes in aging adults and barriers that impact everyday communication Participants will be able to list some potential high-tech and low-tech solutions for hearing loss compensation Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships: The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker(s) of this RSS has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.   Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/hearing-and-hearing-loss-in-aging-adults-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120215T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120215T085000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20120216T173726 LAST-MODIFIED:20120216T173826 UID:1285@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Lipoprotein Receptors and a Novel Hypothesis of Alzheimer Pathogenesis - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION: GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics  Topic: Lipoprotein Receptors and a Novel Hypothesis of Alzheimer Pathogenesis Speaker: Steven W. Barger, PhD Professor of Geriatrics, Neurobiology & Developmental Sciences, and Internal Medicine Reynolds Institute on Aging, UAMS Date: February 25, 2012           Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Purpose or Objectives:  At the conclusion of this activity, Participants will be able to describe the impact of hearing-related changes in aging adults and barriers that impact everyday communication Participants will be able to list some potential high-tech and low-tech solutions for hearing loss compensation Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships: The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker(s) of this RSS has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.   Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support.   LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/lipoprotein-receptors-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120315T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120315T170000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20120208T172654 LAST-MODIFIED:20120208T172700 UID:1244@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Geriatric Medicine Update: Mental Health in Older Adults DESCRIPTION:This is a one day conference that will address key issues in mental health etiology and treatment in older adults. Topics will include a discussion of new discoveries in brain function, depression and both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, the role of cognition in the development of depression, recognition of depression and substance abuse in older adults, and prevention of suicide in old age. More information >> LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/geriatric-medicine-update-mental-health-in-older-adults/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120125T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120125T085000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20120203T161921 LAST-MODIFIED:20120203T162205 UID:1224@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Novel Therapeutic Targets in Parkinson’s Disease - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION: GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Topic: Novel Therapeutic Targets in Parkinson’s Disease: Renin-Angiotensin System? Speaker: Michael Zawada, PhD Associate Professor of Geriatrics Reynolds Institute on Aging University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Date: January 25, 2012            Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships: The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker(s) of this RSS has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.   Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/novel-therapeutic-targets-in-parkinsons-disease-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120201T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120201T085000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20120203T161523 LAST-MODIFIED:20120203T162255 UID:1222@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Reducing Acute Hospital Re-admission Rates for Seniors with Congestive Heart Failure - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION: GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Topic: Reducing Acute Hospital Re-admission Rates for Seniors with Congestive Heart Failure Speaker: Jeanne Y. Wei, MD, PhD Professor and Chair, Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Executive Director, Reynolds Institute on Aging University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Staff Physician, GRECC VISN 16 Central Arkansas Veterans Health System Date: February 1, 2012            Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Purpose or Objectives:  At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to: Discuss the effects of advancing age on hospitalization and readmission for CHF. Describe the risk factors of acute hospital readmission in the elderly with CHF. Review the latest drug and non-drug therapies for patients suffering from CHF in LTC facilities. Understand and appreciate the nuances associated with treatment of CHF and associated conditions in elderly patients. Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships: The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker(s) of this RSS has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.   Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/reducing-acute-hospital-re-admission-rates-for-seniors-with-congestive-heart-failure-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120111T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120111T085000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20120117T172057 LAST-MODIFIED:20120117T172109 UID:1167@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY: Epidemiology of STDs Among Older Adults in Arkansas - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION: GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Topic: Overview of Epidemiology of STDs Among Older Adults in Arkansas                                          Speaker: James Phillips, MD Branch Chief, Infectious Disease Center for Health Protection Arkansas Department of Health Date: January 11, 2012            Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships: The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker(s) of this RSS has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.   Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support.   LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/epidemiology-of-stds-among-older-adults-in-arkansas-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120215T113000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120215T133000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20120117T171208 LAST-MODIFIED:20120214T173815 UID:1163@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Different Facets of Elder Abuse VTC DESCRIPTION:Different Facets of Elder Abuse VTC February 15, 2012                11:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m. UAMS College of Public Health Auditorium Room 8-240  (additional sites listed below) The featured speakers will be Alice Arhart, BA and  Melissa D. Cleary, APN Pre-Registration for This free video teleconference (VTC) available at http://elderabuse.eventbrite.com.  Attendees to this VTC will receive 1.5 to 2 contact hours of CE credits depending on the individual discipline.   Purpose:  The purpose of this program is to educate health professionals about medical and legal aspects of elder abuse. Objectives: At the completion of this 2-hour video teleconference, attendees will be able to: 1. List at least four types of elder abuse. 2. Describe red flags that may indicate elder abuse 3. Distinguish between impaired and endangered adult 4. Summarize reporting process in cases of suspected maltreatment of an elder Sites available to sign up for: Batesville -  AHEC Batesville Batesville - White River Medical Ctr, PROS Calico Rock - Community Medical Center Beebe - Arkansas State University Booneville - Booneville Community Hospital Camden - Ouachita Medical Center Conway - University of Central Arkansas Clarksville - Johnson Regional Medical Clinton - Ozark Health Systems Crossett - Ashley County Medical Center Dumas - Delta Memorial Hospital El Dorado - AHEC South AR Forrest City - Forrest City Region Office Fort Smith - Sparks Health Center Fort Smith - West Central Center on Aging Helena  - West Helena - Delta AHEC Hot Springs - Garland County Health Unit Hot Springs - National Park Medical Center Jonesboro - Arkansas State University Jonesboro - Center on Aging Northeast Jonesboro - St. Bernards Hospital Lake Village - Chicot Memorial Hospital Little Rock  - UAMS North Little Rock - Central Arkansas Healthcare Mena - Mena Regional Medical Hospital Monticello - Monticello Region Office Mountain Home - North Central, Baxter Regional Medical Center Paragould - Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Piggott - Piggott Community Hospital Pine Bluff - South Central Center on Aging Pocahontas - Five Rivers Medical Center Russellville - St. Mary's Regional Medical Salem - Fulton County Hospital Searcy - White River Medical Center Springdale - Schmieding Center for Senior Health Texarkana - AHEC Southwest Warren - Bradley County Medical Center West Memphis - Crittenden Memorial Hospital Wynne - Cross Ridge Community Hospital Additional Sites will be posted as they become available   LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/different-facets-of-elder-abuse-vtc/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120118T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120118T085000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20120117T170656 LAST-MODIFIED:20120117T170708 UID:1161@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Anabolic Considerations During Rehabilitation - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION: GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Topic: Anabolic Considerations During Rehabilitation Speaker: Arny A. Ferrando, PhD Professor of Geriatrics Center for Translational Research in Aging and Longevity Reynolds Institute on Aging, UAMS Date: January 18, 2012 Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  Credit Designation: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships: The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker(s) of this RSS has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.   Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support.   LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/anabolic-considerations-during-rehabilitation-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111214T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111214T085000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20111213T172833 LAST-MODIFIED:20111213T172901 UID:1159@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Speech Pathology: Strategies for Dementia and MCI - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION: GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Topic: Speech Pathology: Strategies for Dementia and MCI Speaker: Amy Chandler, MS, CCC-SLP Manager, Speech Language Pathology University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Date: December 14, 2011 Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation:  The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation:  The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity  Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships:  The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker(s) of this RSS has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.   Commercial Support Acknowledgement:  This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/speech-pathology-strategies-for-dementia-and-mci-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111207T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111207T085000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20111213T172525 LAST-MODIFIED:20111213T172628 UID:1158@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Presbyacusis and Cochlear Implants - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION: GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Topic: Presbyacusis and Cochlear Implants Speaker: Michael B. Gluth, MD Assistant Professor Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, UAMS Date: December 7, 2011 Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships:The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker(s) of this RSS has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.   Commercial Support Acknowledgement:  This CME activity receives no commercial support.   LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/presbyacusis-and-cochlear-implants-ggr/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111130T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111130T085000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20111123T171215 LAST-MODIFIED:20111123T171317 UID:1155@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:The next generation of Geriatricians - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION: GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Topic: The next generation of Geriatricians: If you build it will they come? Speaker: Jonathan M. Flacker, MD, AGSF Medical Director The Emory Clinic at Wesley Woods Associate Division Director for Resident and Student Education Purpose or Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to: Define 5 important barriers to trainees choosing a career in Geriatric Medicine Describe at least one concrete action they can take in order to address each barrier Date: November 30, 2011 Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  Credit Designation: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships: The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker(s) of this RSS has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.   Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/the-next-generation-of-geriatricians-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111104T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111104T150000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20111107T173558 LAST-MODIFIED:20111107T174208 UID:1149@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Ethical Palliative Care and End of Life Issues DESCRIPTION:Ethical Palliative Care and End of Life Issues November 4, 9:00 AM –3:00 PM National Park Community College, Hot Springs, AR This free educational conference will receive 4.5 contact hours of CE credits depending on the individual discipline. Purpose:  To provide skills and tools for the healthcare professional to work with terminally ill patients, their families and caregivers in an ethical manner with compassion and understanding while providing quality care. Objectives: At the completion of this 4.5-hour conference, the attendees will be able to: Discuss the main documents needed at the end of life process. Define family centered end of life nursing care. Describe how end of life care is implemented by nurses in a variety of settings. Reflect on the nurse’s role on the health care team in discussing the options for the patient regarding end of life care options. Project specific nursing interventions that are implemented to promote ethical family centered end of life care. Address specific concerns of participants in implementing ethical care at end of life. Define ethical issues in palliative care using case studies. List the major ethical concerns in palliative care. Conference Schedule: Time Topic Speaker Start Finish 8:30 8:50 Registration 8:50 9:00 Welcome Theresa Travis, Medical Director, Hospice Home Care 9:00 10:15 Ethical Palliative Care and End of Life Issues A. Reed Thompson, MD 10:15 10:30 Break 10:30 11:30 What does a Hospice Nurse Look Like? Dena Duckworth, BSNJanice Ivers, MSN, RNCynthia Nelson, APN 11:30 12:30 Lunch 12:30 2:00 Ethical Palliative Care and End of Life Issues A. Reed Thompson, MD 2:00 2:15 Break 2:15 2:45 Essential Estate Planning for Everyone Karen Baim Reagler, MA, JD, LLM 2:45 3:00 Q&A All participants Faculty: Theresa Travis, MD Executive Medical Director Hospice Home Care Little Rock, AR A. Reed Thompson, MD Associate Professor Reynolds Department of Geriatrics, UAMS Dena Carr Duckworth, BSN, RN Arkansas Hospice, Inc Springdale, AR Janice Ivers, MSN, RN National Park Community College AD Program Director Hot Springs, AR Cynthia T. Nelson, APN Palliative Care Coordinator Mercy Health Center Hot Springs, AR Karen Baim Reagler, MA, JD, LLM Elder Law and Estate Planning Hot Springs, AR Target Audience: Health professionals- Nurses, Registered Dieticians, Long term Care providers and Social Workers Presentation(s): Ethics of Palliative Care and Hospice (2011)   LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/ethical-palliative-care-and-end-of-life-issues-hs/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111109T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111109T085000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20111107T163740 LAST-MODIFIED:20111107T163749 UID:1145@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:HIV in the Aging Population - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION: GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Topic: HIV in the Aging Population: A Growing Concern Speaker: Sakeena Raza, MD Geriatrics Fellow Department of Geriatrics, UAMS   Date: November 9, 2011 Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships: The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker(s) of this RSS has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.   Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/hiv-in-the-aging-population-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111102T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111102T085000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20111107T163512 LAST-MODIFIED:20111107T163523 UID:1144@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Clinical Approach to the Patient with Pulmonary Hypertension - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION: GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Topic: A Clinical Approach to the Patient with Pulmonary Hypertension              Speaker: Larry G. Johnson, MD Professor of Medicine Chair, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, UAMS Attending Staff Physician and Internal Medicine Pulmonary Section Chief Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Purpose or Objectives: Review the physiology of the pulmonary vascular system Learn the definition and classification of pulmonary hypertension Understand the clinical presentation and diagnostic evaluation of PH Become familiar with advanced therapies for pulmonary arterial hypertension Date: November 2, 2011 Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships: The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker(s) of this RSS has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.    Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/clinical-approach-to-the-patient-with-pulmonary-hypertension-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111026T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111026T085000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20111025T144327 LAST-MODIFIED:20111025T144349 UID:1114@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Addiction in Elderly - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION: GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Topic: Addiction in Elderly - Recognition and Approach Speaker: Michael Mancino, MD Assistant Professor. Department of Psychiatry Director. Buprenorphine Outpatient Treatment Program, UAMS Chemical Dependency Outpatient Program Program Director. Substance Abuse Treatment Clinic, UAMS Date: October 26, 2011 Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships: The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker(s) of this RSS has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.   Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/addiction-in-elderly-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111019T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111019T085000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20111019T061828 LAST-MODIFIED:20111019T062153 UID:1111@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Pain Management in the Geriatric Population - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION: GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Topic: Pain Management in the Geriatric Population Speaker: William L. Doss, III, MD, MBA Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine Medical Director - PM&R, Anesthesia-Pain Medicine, and Neurosurgery Jackson T. Stephens Neuroscience Spine Center, UAMS Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships: The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker(s) of this RSS discloses that he is on the speaker’s bureau for Ortho-McNeil and Covidien.   Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support.   LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/pain-management-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111109T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111109T130000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20111011T162825 LAST-MODIFIED:20111107T154026 UID:1109@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Chronic & Acute Pain Management in Elders DESCRIPTION:Chronic & Acute Pain Management in Elders (Video Teleconference) November 9, 2011                11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m. UAMS College of Public Health Auditorium Room 8240  (additional sites listed below) [note_box]To pre-register, please click on the following link      painagec.eventbrite.com/[/note_box] Faculty:  Reed Thompson, MD and Cheryl J. Kaye, PharmD Objectives:  Assess and diagnose pain in the older patient and in the cognitively impaired older patient Identify safe and effective treatment regimens for the older patient Describe acute pain and pharmacokinetic changes that make pain management in the elderly challenging State the goals for management and treatment options for acute pain in the elderly patient   Distant Sites:   Arkadelphia - Baptist Health - Medical Center Ashdown - Little River Memorial Hospital Batesville - Area Health Education Center, North Central Batesville - White River Medical Center Benton - Saline Memorial Hospital Booneville -  Booneville Community Hospital Camden - Ouachita Medical Center Clarksville -  Johnson Regional Medical Center Conway - University of Central Arkansas Crossett - Ashley County Medical Center Dardanelle - River Valley Medical Center DeWitt - DeWitt Hospital Dumas - Delta Memorial Hospital El Dorado- South Arkansas Center on Aging Eureka Springs - Eureka Springs Hospital Fort Smith - West Central Center on Aging Fort Smith - Sparks Health Center Harrison - North Arkansas Regional Medical Center Heber Springs - Baptist Health Medical Center Helena- West Helena Regional Medical Center Helena- West Helena - Delta Area Health Education Center Hot Springs -  National Medical Park Medical Center Jonesboro- Arkansas State University Jonesboro - Center on Aging Northeast Jonesboro - St. Bernards Medical Center Lake Village - Chicot Memorial Hospital Little Rock - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences McGehee - McGehee Hospital Mena - Mena Medical Center Monticello - Drew Memorial Hospital Mountain Home - Mruk Family Center on Aging North Little Rock - CAVHS Osceloa - SMC Regional Medical Center Paragould - Arkansas Methodist Hospital Piggott - Piggott Community Hospital Pine Bluff- South Central Center on Aging Pocahantas - Five Rivers Medical Center Russellville - St. Mary's Regional Medical Center Salem - Fulton County Hospital Searcy - White County Medical Center Springdale - Schmieding Center for Senior Health Stuttgart - Stuttgart Baptist Hospital Texarkana - Texarkana Regional Center on Aging Waldron - Mercy Hospital of Scott County Warren -  Bradley County Medical Center West Memphis -  Crittenden Memorial Hospital Additional Sites will be posted as locations become available LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/chronic-acute-pain-vtc/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110928T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110928T085000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110923T213632 LAST-MODIFIED:20110923T213643 UID:1018@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Dietary Advanced Glycation End Products - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION: GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Topic: Dietary Advanced Glycation End Products (d-AGEs) and Chronic Diseases in the Elderly: What Can Brown Do For You? Speaker: Pham H. Liem, MD Associate Chief of Staff of Geriatrics and Extended Care, CAVHS Jackson T. Stephens Professor of Geriatrics, UAMS Purpose or Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity: Participants will be familiar with d-AGEs/Glycotoxins. Know their damaging roles in human aging and chronic diseases in old age. Learn strategies for prevention and minimize the risk. Date: September 28, 2011 Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships: The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker(s) of this RSS has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.   Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/dietary-advanced-glycation-end-products-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110921T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110921T085000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110922T144532 LAST-MODIFIED:20110922T144553 UID:998@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Neurogenic Speech Disorders in Adults - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION: GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Topic: Neurogenic Speech Disorders in Adults   Speaker: Richard I. Zraick, PhD Associate Professor Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology Assistant Professor Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, UAMS Purpose or Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to: Define the terms ‘apraxia of speech’ and ‘dysarthria’ List the seven classic dysarthria subtypes List the five most common auditory perceptual features of apraxia of speech List the three most common auditory perceptual features of each dysarthria subtype Date: September 21, 2011 Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships: The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker(s) of this RSS has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.   Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/neurogenic-speech-disorders-in-adults-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110914T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110914T085000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110912T170549 LAST-MODIFIED:20110912T170604 UID:972@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Cholestasis: Beyond the Basics - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION: GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Topic: Cholestasis: Beyond the Basics   Speaker: Jonathan A. Dranoff, MD Jerome S. Levy Professor of Medicine Director, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Date: September 14, 2011 Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships: The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker(s) of this RSS has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.   Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/cholestasis-beyond-the-basics-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110907T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110907T085000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110906T162231 LAST-MODIFIED:20110906T162244 UID:970@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Breast Cancer Update - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION: GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Topic: Breast Cancer Update Speaker: Suzanne V. Klimberg, MD Muriel Balsam Kohn Chair in Breast Surgical Oncology Professor, Surgery and Pathology, Department of Surgery and Pathology, UAMS Director, Division of Breast Surgical Oncology Director, Breast Cancer Program, Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Director of Fellowship in Diseases of the Breast, UAMS and John L. McClellan VA Hospital Date: September 7, 2011 Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation:  The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships: The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker of this RSS discloses that she has financial relationships with commercial interests with Angio Dynamics and Devicor.   Commercial Support Acknowledgement:  This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/breast-cancer-update-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110831T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110831T085000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110825T215918 LAST-MODIFIED:20110825T215936 UID:963@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Nutrition and the Effects of Exacerbations in Chronic Wasting Diseases - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION:GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Topic: Nutrition and the Effects of Exacerbations in Chronic Wasting Diseases Speaker: Mariëlle P.K.J. Engelen, PhD Assistant Professor Center for Translational Research in Aging & Longevity Reynolds Department of Geriatrics, UAMS Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships: The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker(s) of this RSS has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/nutrition-and-the-effects-of-exacerbations-in-chronic-wasting-diseases-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110824T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110824T085000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110825T215604 LAST-MODIFIED:20110825T215622 UID:962@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Diagnosis, treatment and control of hypertension in Arkansas - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION:GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Topic: Diagnosis, treatment and control of hypertension in Arkansas: Data from the Arkansas Cardiovascular Health Examination Survey (ARCHES) Speaker: Namvar Zohoori, MD, MPH, PhD Chronic Disease Director Associate Director for Science Center for Health Advancement, Arkansas Department of Health; Associate Professor Department of Epidemiology,College of Public Health, UAMS Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships: The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker(s) of this RSS has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/diagnosis-treatment-and-control-of-hypertension-in-arkansas-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110909T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110909T130000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110824T150337 LAST-MODIFIED:20110826T153655 UID:949@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Immunizations in the Elderly DESCRIPTION:The Arkansas Geriatric Education Center, the GRECC at CAVHS and the Arkansas Aging Initiative are proud to present a FREE video tele-conference entitled "Immunizations in the Elderly" Lisa Hutchinson, PharmD Professor, UAMS College of Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacist, DWR Institute on Aging September 9, 2011 I. Dodd Wilson Education Building room 126 UAMS, Little Rock, AR 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm At the completion of this video teleconference, the attendees will be better able to recommend appropriate vaccinations and judge safety and efficacy issues related vaccinations in older adults. Audience: Health professionals- Family Practice Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Long term Care providers, and Social Workers note_box]To pre-register, please click on the following link Immunizations in the Elderly [/note_box] Distant Site Locations where the program will also be shown: AHEC Fort Smith, Conference room B AHEC South Central AHEC Northeast Arkansas State University Library Room 334, Jonesboro Ashley County Medical Center Baptist Health, Heber Springs Bradley County Medical Center Chicot Memorial Medical Center, Conference room Crittenden Memorial Hospital Delta AHEC, room 307 Lawrence Memorial Hospital National Park Medical Center - Kass Room North Arkansas Regional Medical Center Schmieding Center on Aging South Arkansas Center on Aging - El Dorado Texarkana Regional Center on Aging White County Medical Center Additional site participation will be posted as locations become available.     LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/immunizations-in-the-elderly/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110817T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110817T085000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110817T143846 LAST-MODIFIED:20110817T143924 UID:950@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Subclinical Hypothyroidism - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION:GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Topic: Subclinical Hypothyroidism Speaker: Donald L. Bodenner, MD, PhD Associate Professor of Geriatrics Head, Thyroid Clinic Chief, Endocrine Oncology Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, UAMS Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships: The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker(s) of this RSS has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/subclinical-hypothyroidism-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111006 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111007 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110815T194538 LAST-MODIFIED:20110815T194552 UID:945@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Issues in Geriatrics DESCRIPTION:Issues in Geriatrics October 6, 2011 ASU Newport [note_box]To pre-register, please click on the following link Issues in Geriatrics[/note_box] At the completion of this video teleconference, the attendees will be better able to understand the overall impact of cardiovascular disease for older adults as well as medication management and oral health concerns.  Audience:  Health professionals- Family Practice Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Dietitians, Long term Care providers, and Social Workers For additional information, please contact the Center on Aging - Northeast at 870-207-7595 or 1-800-745-0557. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/geriatricissuesnewport/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111005T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111005T130000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110815T182228 LAST-MODIFIED:20110927T182417 UID:942@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Innovations in Falls Prevention DESCRIPTION:Innovations in Falls Prevention October 5, 2011 UAMS College of Public Health Auditorium [note_box]To pre-register, please click on the following link Innovations in Falls Prevention [/note_box] Objectives At the completion of this video teleconference, the attendees will be able to: Summarize the intent of “A Matter of Balance” program Identify the cost of falling for older adults in the United States State the components of an evidence based fall prevention program Identify technologies used to prevent falls Understand the importance of identifying older adults at risk for falls List risk factors for falls in older adults Understand how to screen and evaluate older adults at risk for falls Identify interventions to prevent falls in older adults   Faculty: Jamie C. Harrison, MD, Chief Resident at Department of PM&R, College of Medicine at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Little Rock, AR. Kathy Packard, MS, MEd, LPC Mary Watson, NPR-BC, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS)         Distant Sites    Ashdown - Little River Memorial Hospital    Batesville - North Central AHEC    Batesville - White River Medical Center PROS    Booneville - Booneville Community Hospital     Camden -  Ouachita Medical Center    Clarksville -  Johnson Regional Medical Center    Clinton - Ozark Health System    Conway - University of Central Arkansas    Crossett - Ashley County Medical Center    Dardanelle - River Valley Medical Center    DeWitt - DeWitt Hospital   Dumas - Delta Memorial Hospital   El Dorado -  South Arkansas Center on Aging   Eureka Springs - Eureka Springs Hospital   Fordyce - Dallas County Medical Center   Forrest City - Forrest City Medical Center   Fort Smith - West Central Center on Aging |   Fort Smith - Sparks Regional Medical Center    Harrison - North Arkansas Regional Medical Center   Heber Springs -  Baptitst Medical Center   Helena - Delta AHEC   Helena - Helena Regional Medical Center   Hot Springs - Garland County Health Unit   Hot Springs - National Park Medical Center   Jonesboro -  Arkansas State University   Jonesboro -  Jonesboro Human Development   Jonesboro -   St. Bernards Medical Center   Jonesboro - NEA Baptist Medical Center   Lake Village - Chicot Memorial Hospital   Little Rock - UAMS   Mena - Mena Medical Hospital   McGehee - McGehee Hospital   Mountain Home - Mruk Family Center on Aging   North Little Rock - Central Arkansas Veterans Hospital   Osceola - SMC Regional Medical Center   Piggott -  Piggott Community Hospital   Pine Bluff -  South Central Center on Aging   Pine Bluff - Jefferson Regional Medical Center   Pocahontas -  Fiver Rivers Medical Hospital   Russellville - St. Mary's Regional Medical Center   Salem -Fulton County Hospital   Searcy -  White County Medical Center   Springdale - Schmieding Center for Senior Education   Stuttgart  - Stuttgart Baptist Hospital   Texarkana - Texarkana Regional Center on Aging   Waldron - Mercy Hospital of Scott County   Walnut Ridge - Lawerence Memorial Hospital    Warren - Bradley County Medical Center   West Memphis - Crittenden Memorial Hospital  Additional Sites will be posted as locations become available   LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/fallsprevention11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110810T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110810T085000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110805T151153 LAST-MODIFIED:20110805T151234 UID:940@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Nutrition and Lung Disease - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION:GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Topic: Nutrition and Lung Disease Speaker: Nicolaas E. Deutz, MD, PhD Professor of Geriatrics Professor of Pediatrics and Nutrition Physician Nutrition Specialist Editor-in-Chief, Clinical Nutrition and e-SPEN Journal Center for Translational Research in Aging & Longevity Purpose or Objectives:    To discuss nutritional status and outcome in the elderly To discuss the changes in metabolism and Nutrition in COPD To discuss nutritional treatment options in COPD Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships: The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker(s) of this RSS has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/nutrition-and-lung-disease-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110803T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110803T085000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110728T195322 LAST-MODIFIED:20110728T195344 UID:937@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Identifying Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION:GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Topic: Identifying Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer and the Role of Mohs Micrographic Surgery Speaker: Stephen F. D’Addario, MD Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology Dermatology Oncology and Cosmetic and Laser Dermatology, UAMS Purpose or Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to: help identify nonmelanoma skin cancer in the adult population recognize a few common benign tumors understand the procedure of Mohs Micrographic Surgery understand the benefits of Mohs Surgery in treating skin cancer understand the indications for Mohs Surgery in treating skin cancer Date: August 3, 2011 Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships: The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker(s) of this RSS has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/identifying-non-melanoma-skin-cancer-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110727T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110727T085000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110725T174514 LAST-MODIFIED:20110725T174539 UID:935@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Appropriate Use of Antipsychotic Medications with Older Patients - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION:GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Topic: Appropriate Use of Antipsychotic Medications with Older Patients Speaker: Lewis P. Krain, MD Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, UAMS Associate Residency Director, General Psychiatry Staff Psychiatrist, CAVHS Purpose or Objectives:  At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to: Distinguish psychosis from other behavioral symptoms in cognitively impaired patients. Identify the risks and benefits of antipsychotic medications in the elderly population. Identify alternative methods of treating psychosis and other behavioral symptoms in elderly and cognitively impaired patients. Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships: The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker(s) of this RSS has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/appropriate-use-of-antipsychotic-medications-with-older-patients-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110802 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110803 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110718T194306 LAST-MODIFIED:20110718T194306 UID:931@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Normal Aging DESCRIPTION:The Arkansas Geriatric Education Center, the Mruk Family Center on Aging, and Arkansas State University - Mountain Home present Normal Aging August 2, 2011 1:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Baxter Regional Medical Center Lagerborg Dining Room 624 Hospital Drive Mountain Home, AR 72653 For additional information, please contact the Murk Center on Aging at 870-508-3880. Register online at http://normalagingmountainhome@eventbrite.com At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants will be able to: • Identify the challenges of determining what is normal aging and what is a disease process in the evaluation of an elderly patient. • Recognize the role of therapeutic touch in the lives of older adults. • Name one technique to decrease risk of falls in patients as they age. Speakers Kimberly Garner, MD, JD, MPH, FAAFP Geriatrician/Researcher Geriatrics and Extended Care Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Little Rock, Arkansas Sandra Berryman, DNP, APN, CNS-BC Clinical Assistant Professor UAMS, College of Nursing Little Rock, Arkansas Tiffany Lofton, MSN, RN Clinical Instructor UAMS, College of Nursing Little Rock, Arkansas Michelle Briggler, MSPT Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service Little Rock, Arkansas Continuing Education Credits This entire program has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 3.0 hours by the American Academy of Family Physicians. The AAFP invites comments on any activity that has been approved for AAFP CME credit. Please forward your comments on the quality of this activity to cme-comment@aafp.org. This educational activity is provided by the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS). The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Arkansas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Participation in this activity provides 3.0 contact hours of continuing nursing education credit. The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy has approved the program for up to 3.0 continuing education hours. This entire program has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 3.0 hours by the Arkansas Office of Long Term Care . This entire program has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 3.0 hours by the Arkansas Dietetic Association. If applicable, this program has up to 3.0 hours of Arkansas social work credit.   LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/normalagingmh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110713T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110713T090000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110718T143538 LAST-MODIFIED:20110718T143652 UID:930@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Update on Pharmacotherapy in Dementia - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION: GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Topic: Update on Pharmacotherapy in Dementia Speaker: Mark Pippenger, MD Consultant in Behavioral and General Neurology South Arkansas Medical Associates El Dorado, Arkansas Purpose or Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will: Be aware of current diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer disease and related dementias Be familiar with controversies about diagnostic testing in dementia Be familiar with current treatments for Alzheimer disease and other dementias Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m.   Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships: The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. The speaker(s) of this RSS has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.   Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/update-on-pharmacotherapy-in-dementia-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110720T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110720T085000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110711T181535 LAST-MODIFIED:20110718T143735 UID:927@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Elder Mistreatment and Dementia - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION:GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Topic:  Elder Mistreatment and Dementia Speaker: Ann T. Riggs, MD Associate Professor, Vice Chair of Clinical Faculty, Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Alexa and William T. Dillard Chair in Geriatrics Medical Director, Thomas & Lyons Longevity Center Purpose or Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to: Identify risk factors for elder mistreatment Recognize subtle emotional/physical signs of neglect and financial exploitation Define your suspicion threshold Operate as a mandated reporter Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships: The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker(s) of this RSS has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/elder-mistreatment-and-dementia-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110923 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110706T194944 LAST-MODIFIED:20110823T202448 UID:924@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:NUTRITION & AGING XXVI: Nutrition in Chronic Disease DESCRIPTION:The Arkansas Geriatric Education Center and the Little Rock GRECC present: NUTRITION & AGING XXVI: Nutrition in Chronic Disease September 21-22, 2011 Double Tree Hotel Little Rock, AR Brochure (PDF) COURSE DESCRIPTION: Please enable img to display this email properlyThis is a two day conference that will address some of the emerging topics in nutrition and chronic disease. Major conditions, including diabetes, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, dementia and depression, among others, will be explored. The purpose of this meeting is to examine some of the new ones and update some of the issues that should be updated with research and current thinking. The topics are timely and the speakers are expected to address the most up to date information that will be useful for all clinicians who care for older adults. This meeting is sponsored by the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. To register call: 501-661-7962 or registration will soon be online at: http://cmetracker.net/UAMS/doPostCatalog.htm Program details will soon be at www.agec.org/n&a/ LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/nutrition-aging-xxvi-nutrition-in-chronic-disease/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110601T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110601T090000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110526T153739 LAST-MODIFIED:20110526T153739 UID:871@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:What’s the Best Radiology Test to Order - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION:GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Topic: What’s the Best Radiology Test to Order? Speaker: Kedar Jambhekar, MD Assistant Professor Department of Radiology, UAMS Purpose or Objectives: Appropriate radiological tests for various clinical scenarios based on ACR appropriateness criteria. Troubleshooting Limitations of the tests Contrast related issues, both CT and MRI Radiation Related Issues Who to call when you have a problem Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships: The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker(s) of this RSS has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/what%e2%80%99s-the-best-radiology-test-to-order-ggr/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110628T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110628T161500 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110524T190035 LAST-MODIFIED:20110524T190035 UID:864@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Impact of Cardiovascular Disease on Older Adults DESCRIPTION: Impact of Cardiovascular Disease on Older Adults June 28, 2011 1:00 pm to 4:15 pm University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville 2005 White Drive Batesville, AR    At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants will be able to: ·  List three alternations in aging that contribute to atypical presentation of cardiac disease in the elderly. ·  Identify two symptom complexes of cardiac disease in the elderly and in women. For additional information, please contact the Center on Aging-Northeast at 870-336-5077 or 870-935-3639 (fax) Register online at http://cardiovasculardiseaseonoa.eventbrite.com  LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/impact-of-cardio-ne/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110525T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110525T090000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110520T154542 LAST-MODIFIED:20110520T154542 UID:862@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Compassion Fatigue and Self-Care in Palliative Care - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION:GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS Sponsored by UAMS College of Medicine Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Topic: Compassion Fatigue and Self-Care in Palliative Care Speaker: Sarah E. Harrington, MD Assistant Professor Department of Internal Medicine and Division of Hematology/Oncology Palliative Care Consult Team, UAMS Time: 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Location: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty Disclosure of Financial Relationships: The planners and moderators of this RSS have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose The speaker(s) of this RSS has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/compassion-fatigue-and-self-care-in-palliative-care-ggr/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110518T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110518T090000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110518T163350 LAST-MODIFIED:20110518T163520 UID:837@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Anti-coagulation in Long Term Care - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION:Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Geriatric Grand Rounds TOPIC: Anti-coagulation in Long Term Care SPEAKER: Aamir Khan, MD Assistant Professor Reynolds Department of Geriatrics, UAMS PURPOSE or OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to: Identify patients at risk for development of thrombi and thromboemboli Assess the risks and benefits of anti-thrombotic therapy individually for each patient Reduce the risk of complications caused by the use of anti-thrombotic therapy Use the best available evidence and expert consensus to guide practice decisions Consider guideline recommendations in the context of LTC patients’ functional and cognitive status and prognosis TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. LOCATION: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: ″The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.″ Credit Designation: “The UAMS College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.” Faculty Disclosure: The planners, moderators, and the speaker have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/anti-coagulation-in-long-term-care-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110511T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110511T090000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110506T172322 LAST-MODIFIED:20110506T172322 UID:777@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Sinus Node Dysfunction and Pacemaker Indications - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION:Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Geriatric Grand Rounds TOPIC: Sinus Node Dysfunction and Heart Blocks SPEAKER: Hakan Paydak, MD Associate Professor of Medicine, UAMS & CAVHS Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology Program Director, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship TOPIC: Pacemaker Indications SPEAKER: Asif A. Sewani, MD Assistant Professor Division of Cardiology, UAMS & CAVHS PURPOSE or OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to: The audience will learn the anatomy and symptoms of sinus node dysfunction, including Chronotropic Incompetence and Sick Sinus Syndrome. The audience will learn the effect of the autonomic nervous system on both the sinus and AV node function, including Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity and Neurocardiogenic Syncope. The audience will confirm their knowledge on 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree AV block as well Bundle Branch Blocks and High Grade AV Block. TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. LOCATION: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: ″The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.″ Credit Designation: “The UAMS College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.” Faculty Disclosure: The planners, moderators, and the speaker have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/sinus-node-dysfunction-and-pacemaker-indications-ggr/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110504T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110504T090000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110506T171629 LAST-MODIFIED:20110506T171629 UID:776@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:DBS in the Elderly - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION:Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Geriatric Grand Rounds TOPIC: DBS in the Elderly SPEAKER: Erika A. Petersen, MD Assistant Professor Director, Functional and Restorative Neurosurgery Department of Neurosurgery, UAMS TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. LOCATION: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: ″The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.″ Credit Designation: “The UAMS College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.” Faculty Disclosure: The planners, moderators, and the speaker have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/dbs-in-the-elderly-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111007T083000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111007T170000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110502T185348 LAST-MODIFIED:20110502T185348 UID:732@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:2011 Ar-NGNA Annual Fall Conference DESCRIPTION:Promoting Medication Safety in Older Adults Working Collaboratively to Prevent Medication Errors The Impact of Health Literacy on Medication Safety Teaching Older Adults About Taking Medications Stanford Program: Self-Management of Medications Herbal Medications in Older Adults How Nurses Can Make a Difference Non-nurses welcome! For more information, contact: Carol Enderlin at caenderlin@uams.edu Location: UAMS, I. Dodd Wilson Bldg, Room 126 LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/2011-ar-ngna-annual-fall-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110608T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110609T163000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110428T151006 LAST-MODIFIED:20110601T154051 UID:715@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:1st ANNUAL PALLIATIVE CARE CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION:The Wyndham Riverfront no longer has hotel rooms at the conference rate.  Please contact the DoubleTree Hotel at 501-372-4371 for the conference rate of $88.00 per night. Arkansas Geriatric Education Center and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System invite you to the 1st Annual Hospice and Palliative Care Conference which will be held June 8th and 9th, 2011 at the Wyndham Riverfront, 2 Riverfront Place, North Little Rock, Arkansas. TARGET AUDIENCE Primary Care, Internal Medicine and Geriatric clinicians, Pharmacists, Advanced-Practice and Registered Nurses, Registered Dietitians, Long Term Care providers, Social Workers, Chaplains, as well as other health professionals will benefit from this course and are encouraged to attend. Practitioners will learn to assess the physical, psychological, social and spiritual causes of distress associated with life-limiting diseases. PALLIATIVE CARE Brochure Registration Form Additional information and schedule available at: http://www.agec.org/programs/conferences/palliative-care-conference/ Register on-line at http://www.uams.edu/cmeregister LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/1st-annual-palliative-care-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110427T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110427T090000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110422T154701 LAST-MODIFIED:20110422T154801 UID:711@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Evaluation and Management of Common Hand Problems - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION:Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Geriatric Grand Rounds TOPIC: Evaluation and Management of Common Hand Problems in the Geriatric Population SPEAKER: Theresa O. Wyrick-Glover, MD Assistant Professor Department of Orthopedic Surgery, UAMS PURPOSE or OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will: Be able to evaluate and diagnose common hand problems affecting the hand in the geriatric population including: Arthritis Trigger finger Carpal tunnel syndrome Mucous cyst DeQuervain's tenosynovitis Learn initial treatment options and surgical options for the common problems above. TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. LOCATION: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: ″The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.″ Credit Designation: “The UAMS College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.” Faculty Disclosure: The planners, moderators, and the speaker have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/evaluation-and-management-of-common-hand-problems-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110421T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110421T163000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110418T164530 LAST-MODIFIED:20110418T164840 UID:707@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:A Course on Normal Aging DESCRIPTION:A Course on “Normal Aging” April 21, 2011 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Texarkana College Truman Arnold Center Great Room 2500 North Robison Road Texarkana, TX  75501 Course Objectives At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants will be able to: Identify the challenges of determining what is normal aging and what is a disease process in the evaluation of an elderly patient. Recognize the role of therapeutic touch in the lives of older adults. Name one technique to decrease risk of falls in patients as they age. Speakers Kimberly Garner, MD, JD, MPH, FAAFP Geriatrician/Researcher Geriatrics and Extended Care Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Little Rock, Arkansas Sandra Berryman, MSN, APN-BC Clinical Assistant Professor UAMS, College of Nursing Little Rock, Arkansas Tiffany Lofton, MSN, RN Clinical Instructor UAMS, College of Nursing Little Rock, Arkansas Michelle Briggler, MSPT Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service Little Rock, Arkansas Conference Schedule Noon - 12:45  Registration 12:45 - 1:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks Ronni Chernoff, PhD, RD, FADA 1:00 - 2:00 Myths of Normal Aging Kimberly Garner, MD 2:00 - 3:00 Balance and Falls Michelle Briggler, MSPT 3:00 - 3:30       Break 3:30 - 4:30 Sexuality and Aging Sandra Berryman, MSN, APN-BC Tiffany Lofton, MSN, RN Continuing Education This entire program has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 3.0 hours by the American Academy of Family Physicians. The AAFP invites comments on any activity that has been approved for AAFP CME credit. Please forward your comments on the quality of this activity to cme-comment@aafp.org. This educational activity is provided by the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS). The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Arkansas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.  Participation in this activity provides 3.0 contact hours of continuing nursing education credit. The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy has approved the program for up to 3.0 continuing education hours. This entire program has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 3.0 hours by the Arkansas Office of Long Term Care . This entire program has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 3.0 hours by the Arkansas Dietetic Association. If applicable, this program has up to 3.0 hours of social work credit. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/normal-aging-texarkana/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110420T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110420T090000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110415T191912 LAST-MODIFIED:20110415T191912 UID:706@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Chronic Disease Self Management Program - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION:Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Geriatric Grand Rounds TOPIC: Chronic Disease Self Management Program SPEAKER: Sandra N. Berryman, DNP, APN, CNS-BC Clinical Assistant Professor UAMS College of Nursing PURPOSE or OBJECTIVES: Review current literature Investigate policy influencing chronic disease Review Chronic Care Model Learn about Stanford’s Chronic Disease Self Management Program TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. LOCATION: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: ″The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.″ Credit Designation: “The UAMS College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.” Faculty Disclosure: The planners, moderators, and the speaker have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/chronic-disease-self-management-program-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110413T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110413T090000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110411T165434 LAST-MODIFIED:20110411T165434 UID:703@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:PACE & Community Based Long Term Care: Is this the Answer? - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION:Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Geriatric Grand Rounds TOPIC: PACE & Community Based Long Term Care: Is this the Answer? SPEAKER: Eileen Sullivan Marx, PhD, CRNP, RN, FAAN Associate Professor of Scholarly Practice, Clinician-Educator Associate Director, Center for Integrative Science in Aging & Hartford Center for Geriatric Nursing Excellence University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing PURPOSE or OBJECTIVES: Participants will identify clinical, quality, and financial aspects of the Program for All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE). Participants will describe options for nursing home care in the community and identify strengths and challenges. Participants will identify Affordability Care Act measures supported for community based long term care. TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. LOCATION: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: ″The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.″ Credit Designation: “The UAMS College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.” Faculty Disclosure: The planners, moderators, and the speaker have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgement:  This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/pace-community-based-long-term-care-is-this-the-answer-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110406T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110406T090000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110404T183735 LAST-MODIFIED:20110404T183735 UID:702@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Medication Reconciliation - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION:Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Geriatric Grand Rounds TOPIC: Medication Reconciliation SPEAKER: Vinay Kutagula, MD Assistant Professor Director, Inpatient and Consult Services Director, Geriatrics Clerkship Reynolds Department of Geriatrics, UAMS PURPOSE or OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to: State the impact of Medication Reconciliation (or lack thereof) List the barriers to effective Medication Reconciliation List strategies for effective Medication Reconciliation, and incorporate in their medical practices TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. LOCATION: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: ″The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.″ Credit Designation: “The UAMS College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.” Faculty Disclosure: The planners, moderators, and the speaker have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/medication-reconciliation-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110330T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110330T090000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110404T183329 LAST-MODIFIED:20110404T183807 UID:701@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Concepts in Cardiovascular Aging - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION:Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Geriatric Grand Rounds 3rd Annual Lipschitz Longevity Lecture TOPIC: Concepts in Cardiovascular Aging SPEAKER: Myron L. Weisfeldt, M.D. William Osler Professor of Medicine Director, Department of Medicine Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. LOCATION: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: ″The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.″ Credit Designation: “The UAMS College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.” Faculty Disclosure: The planners, moderators, and the speaker have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/concepts-in-cardiovascular-aging-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110309T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110309T090000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110304T234155 LAST-MODIFIED:20110304T234155 UID:655@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:C. difficile Update - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION: Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Geriatric Grand Rounds DATE: March 9, 2011 TOPIC: C. difficile Update SPEAKER: Sudheer Koyagura, MD, MPH Geriatric Fellow Reynolds Department of Geriatrics, UAMS PURPOSE or OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to: List the incidence of Clostridium difficle infection Identify risk factors for C.difficle infection Be able to diagnose C.difficle associated infection based on clinical symptoms Identify ways to prevent C.difficle infection TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. LOCATION: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: ″The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.″ Credit Designation: “The UAMS College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.” Faculty Disclosure: The planners, moderators, and the speaker have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/c-diff-update-ggr/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110302T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110302T090000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110225T155735 LAST-MODIFIED:20110225T155735 UID:634@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Improving Health Literacy for Older Adults - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION: Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Geriatric Grand Rounds DATE: March 2, 2011 TOPIC: Improving Health Literacy for Older Adults SPEAKER: Jennifer Dillaha, MD, MA Special Advisor, Strategic Initiatives Office of the Director Arkansas Department of Health Assistant Professor UAMS College of Public Health, Department of Health Policy and Management Assistant Professor Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, UAMS PURPOSE or OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to: Define and describe the scope of health literacy. Describe evidence-based interventions for improving health literacy for older adults. TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. LOCATION: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: ″The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.″ Credit Designation: “The UAMS College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.” Faculty Disclosure: The planners, moderators, and the speaker have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/improving-health-literacy-for-older-adults-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110330T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110401T163000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110208T190041 LAST-MODIFIED:20110223T160629 UID:468@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Arkansas Gerontological Society 2011 Spring Conference DESCRIPTION:Cherishing our Natural Resources: Aging Adults March 30 - April 1, 2011 More information is available at: http://www.agsociety.org/ Conference Brochure (PDF) LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/arkansas-gerontological-society-2011-spring-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110330T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110330T130000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110208T151733 LAST-MODIFIED:20110324T142325 UID:464@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Age-Related Heart Disease DESCRIPTION:This free video teleconference (VTC) will be held in the UAMS College of Public Health 8th Floor Auditorium.   Attendees to this VTC will receive 1.5 to 2 contact hours of CE credits depending on the individual discipline. Purpose: The purpose of this program is to educate clinicians on heart disease in the geriatric population. Objectives   At the completion of this 2-hour video teleconference, the attendees will be able to: Discuss chest pain symptoms common in the geriatric population Describe case based several scenarios in regard, presentation, work up, and medication Identify sinus node dysfunction and all degrees of AV block List the current indications for pacemaker implantations Hakan Paydak, MD Associate Professor, Division of Cardiology College of Medicine, UAMS Ibrahim E. Fahdi, MD Assistant Professor, Division of Cardiology College of Medicine, UAMS   March 30, 2011 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM [note_box]To pre-register, please click on the following link Age-Related Heart Disease [/note_box] Ashdown – Little River Memorial Hospital Batesville – AHEC Batesville Batesville - White River Medical Center PROS Blytheville – Great Rivers Medical Center Booneville - Arkansas Area on Aging Booneville – Booneville Community Hospital Calico Rock – Community Medical Center Camden – Ouachita Medical Center Clarksville – Johnson Regional Medical Center Clinton – Ozark Health Systems Conway – Conway Human Development Center Conway – University of  Central Arkansas Crossett - Ashley County Medical Center DeWitt- DeWitt Hospital El Dorado -  AHEC South AR Eureka Springs – Eureka Springs Hospital Fordyce – Dallas County Medical Center Forrest City – Forrest City Medical Center Fort Smith – AHEC Fort Smith Fort Smith - Sparks Regional Medical Center Fort Smith - St. Edward Mercy Hospital Center Harrison – North Arkansas Regional Medical Center Heber Springs – Baptist Health  Medical Center Helena – Delta AHEC Helena - Helena Regional Medical Center Hope – Medical Park Hospital Hot Springs - Garland County Health Unit Hot Springs – National Park Medical Center Jonesboro – Jonesboro  Human Development Jonesboro- Arkansas State University Lake Village – Chicot Memorial Hospital Little Rock – Arkansas Department of Health in Home Services Little Rock – UAMS, College of Public Health Auditiorium (8240) Mena - Mena Medical Center Monticello – Drew Memorial Hospital Mountain Home – Mruk Family COA North Little Rock - Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Osceloa  - SMC Regional Medical Center Pine Bluff – AHEC Pine Bluff Pocohontas – Five Rivers Medical Center Salem – Fulton County Hospital Springdale – Schmieding Center for Senior Education Texarkana – AHEC SW Waldron- Mercy Hospital of Scott County Walnut Ridge – Lawrence Memorial Hospital Warren – Bradley County Medical Center Warren - Southeast Human Development LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/age-related-heart-disease/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110302T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110302T130000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110208T150212 LAST-MODIFIED:20110208T151111 UID:463@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Dermatologic Conditions Common in the Elderly DESCRIPTION: This free video teleconference (VTC) will be held in the UAMS College of Public Health 8th Floor Auditorium.   Attendees to this VTC will receive 1.5 to 2 contact hours of CE credits depending on the individual discipline. Synopsis: Participants will learn more information on both the medical and surgical treatments of common skin disorders in older adults. Objectives: After attending this video teleconference, participants should be able to: Accurately identify common skin disorders that develop in older adults. Recommend medical treatment for those disorders. Discuss surgical treatments available for benign and malignant skin diseases in older adults. [note_box]To pre-register, please click on the following link Dermatologic Conditions Common in the Elderly[/note_box] Faculty: Cheryl A. Armstrong, MD Professor and Chair, Department of Dermatology College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Stephen F. D’Addario, MD Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology College of Medicine., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/dermatologic-skin-conditions-in-the-elderly/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110112T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110112T090000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110113T222814 LAST-MODIFIED:20110113T222814 UID:364@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Geriatric Grand Rounds - Jan 12, 2011 DESCRIPTION:Postponed due to inclement weather. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/geriatric-grand-rounds-jan-12-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110223T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110223T090000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110112T193941 LAST-MODIFIED:20110225T155205 UID:362@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Chronic Pain Management: Confronting the Challenges - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION:Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Geriatric Grand Rounds TOPIC: Chronic Pain Management: Confronting the Challenges SPEAKER: Leanne M. Yanni, MD Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine PURPOSE or OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to: Recall the prevalence of chronic pain in the geriatric population. Identify factors in geriatric patients that influence the approach to pain. Review the guidelines for pain management for the geriatric population. TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. LOCATION: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: ″The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.″ Credit Designation: “The UAMS College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.” Faculty Disclosure: The planners, moderators, and the speaker have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/non-cancer-chronic-pain-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110216T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110216T090000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110112T193641 LAST-MODIFIED:20110215T200117 UID:361@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Spirituality and Religion in Geriatric Outpatients - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION:Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Geriatric Grand Rounds TOPIC: Spirituality and Religion in Geriatric Outpatients SPEAKER: Masil George, MD Geriatrics Fellow Department of Geriatrics, UAMS George Hankins Hull, Dip.Th., Th.M. Director of Pastoral Care & Clinical Pastoral Education Training Programs, UAMS PURPOSE or OBJECTIVES: Define spirituality and religion Explore how religion and spirituality impact the lifestyle of older adults Describe the role of spirituality and religion in health care of geriatric patient Identify ways to address spirituality and religion in health care TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. LOCATION: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: ″The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.″ Credit Designation: “The UAMS College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.” Faculty Disclosure: The planners, moderators, and the speaker have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/masil-george-ggr/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110209T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110209T090000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110112T193225 LAST-MODIFIED:20110208T220853 UID:360@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Orthopaedic Hand Issues - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION:GERIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS WILL BE CANCELED ON FEBRUARY 9, 2011 DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. Thank you, - Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Staff Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Geriatric Grand Rounds TOPIC: Evaluation and Management of Common Hand Problems in the Geriatric Population SPEAKER: Theresa O. Wyrick, MD Assistant Professor Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UAMS PURPOSE or OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will: Be able to evaluate and diagnose common hand problems affecting the hand in the geriatric population including: arthritis trigger finger carpal tunnel syndrome mucous cyst DeQuervain's tenosynovitis Learn initial treatment options and surgical options for the common problems above TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. LOCATION: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: ″The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.″ Credit Designation: “The UAMS College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.” Faculty Disclosure: The planners, moderators, and the speaker have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/orthopaedic-hand-issues-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110202T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110202T090000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110111T043216 LAST-MODIFIED:20110201T214111 UID:357@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Pelvic Floor Dysfunction – Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION:Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Geriatric Grand Rounds TOPIC: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction SPEAKER: Mitzi Gibson, MSPT Physical Therapist, Department of Geriatrics, UAMS Co-Owner, Advanced Physical Therapy Center, Little Rock TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. LOCATION: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: ″The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.″ Credit Designation: “The UAMS College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.” Faculty Disclosure: The planners, moderators, and the speaker have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/pelvic-floor-dysfunction-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110126T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110126T090000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110111T042855 LAST-MODIFIED:20110112T165552 UID:356@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Applying the WHO ICF Framework to Persons with Neurogenic Communication Disorders – Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION: Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Geriatric Grand Rounds TOPIC: Applying the WHO ICF Framework to Persons with Neurogenic Communication Disorders SPEAKER: Richard I. Zraick, PhD Associate Professor, Dept of  Audiology and Speech Pathology Assistant Professor, Dept of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery UAMS TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. LOCATION: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: ″The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.″ Credit Designation: “The UAMS College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.” Faculty Disclosure: The planners, moderators, and the speaker have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/quality-of-life-of-caregivers-of-persons-with-aphasia-ggr/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110119T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110119T090000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110111T041432 LAST-MODIFIED:20110113T222522 UID:353@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Urinary Incontinence in Elderly Women - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION:Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Geriatric Grand Rounds TOPIC: Urinary Incontinence in Elderly Women SPEAKER: Ayman Mahdy, MD Assistant Professor of Urology Section Voiding Dysfunction, Female Urology, Urodynamics and Reconstructive Surgery University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences PURPOSE or OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to: Be aware of different types of urinary incontinence Identify patients at risk Be aware of the possible complications Be able to initially evaluate and treat elderly women with urinary incontinence Know when to consult a urologist TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. LOCATION: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: ″The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.″ Credit Designation: “The UAMS College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.” Faculty Disclosure: The planners, moderators, and the speaker have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/urinary-incontinence-in-elderly-women-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110105T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110105T090000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20110107T231423 LAST-MODIFIED:20110107T231423 UID:351@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Implications of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION:Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Geriatric Grand Rounds DATE: January 5, 2011 TOPIC: Implications of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for Medicare Beneficiaries: Annual Wellness Visit and Personalized Prevention Services SPEAKERS: Jeanne Y. Wei, MD, PhD Professor and Chair, Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Director, Reynolds Institute on Aging, UAMS Ann Riggs, MD Associate Professor Vice Chair Clinical Affairs, Reynolds Department of Geriatrics, UAMS Neila J. Hobby Patient Representative Thomas & Lyons Longevity Clinic, Reynolds Institute on Aging, UAMS TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. LOCATION: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: ″The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.″ Credit Designation: “The UAMS College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.” Faculty Disclosure: The planners, moderators, and the speaker have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/implications-of-the-affordable-care-act-aca-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101215T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101215T085000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20101209T224741 LAST-MODIFIED:20101209T224741 UID:245@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Epilepsy in the Elderly - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION:Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Geriatric Grand Rounds DATE: December 15, 2010 TOPIC: Epilepsy in the Elderly SPEAKER: L. John Greenfield, Jr., MD, PhD Professor and Chair Department of Neurology Professor Department of Neurobiology and Developmental Science University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences PURPOSE or OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to: Describe the conditions that increase seizure risk in the elderly population Discuss the issues that complicate management of antiepileptic drugs in the elderly. List and characterize the comorbid problems facing elderly patients with seizures. TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. LOCATION: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: ″The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.″ Credit Designation: “The UAMS College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.” Faculty Disclosure: The planners, moderators, and the speaker have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgment: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/epilepsy-in-the-elderly-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101201T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101201T090000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20101207T214311 LAST-MODIFIED:20101207T214311 UID:236@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Update on PMR and GCA - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION:Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Geriatric Grand Rounds DATE: December 1, 2010 TOPIC: Update on PMR and GCA SPEAKER: Elizabeth B. Russell, MD Associate Professor, Division of Rheumatology Assistant Program Director, Rheumatology Fellowship University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences PURPOSE or OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to: Recognize the diverse clinical presentations of PMR and GCA Understand newer concepts of pathogenesis of GCA Know treatment strategies and data on newer therapeutic agents TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. LOCATION: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: ″The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.″ Credit Designation: “The UAMS College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.” Faculty Disclosure: The planners, moderators, and the speaker have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgment: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/update-on-pmr-and-gca-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101208T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101208T090000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20101207T212637 LAST-MODIFIED:20101207T213001 UID:232@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:The Mature Driver - Geriatric Grand Rounds DESCRIPTION:Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics Geriatric Grand Rounds DATE: December 8, 2010 TOPIC: The Mature Driver SPEAKER: M. Denise Compton Sparks, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor Thomas Lyon Longevity Clinic Reynolds Department of Geriatrics, UAMS TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. LOCATION: Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium, G204 Accreditation: ″The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.″ Credit Designation: “The UAMS College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.” Faculty Disclosure: The planners, moderators, and the speaker have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Commercial Support Acknowledgement: This CME activity receives no commercial support. LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/the-mature-driver-geriatric-grand-rounds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110414T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110414T160000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20101120T074640 LAST-MODIFIED:20110224T212429 UID:186@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Best Practices in the Continuum of Care DESCRIPTION:This is a one day conference that will address timely issues and advances in the management of chronic rheumatic conditions and disorders in older adults. As the population ages and lives longer, providing care and services to elders with potentially disabling rheumatic conditions may become both an economic as well as medical imperative. The topics are timely and the speakers are expected to address the most up to date information that will be useful for all clinicians who care for older adults with rheumatic diseases and chronic conditions. Additional Information >> Registration >> LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/best-practices-in-the-continuum-of-care/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101213 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101214 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20101119T170151 LAST-MODIFIED:20101119T170151 UID:184@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Promoting Patient Safety Through Fall Prevention DESCRIPTION:More information coming soon ... LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/falls-mountain-home/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110209T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110209T130000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20101119T165236 LAST-MODIFIED:20110208T145921 UID:183@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Dermatologic Skin Conditions in Older Adults DESCRIPTION:  Due to potiential inclement weather, this video teleconference has been rescheduled for March 2, 2011 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in the UAMS College of Publich Health Auditorium Room 8240 and at multiple sites across the state.  Check back closer to the date for distant site locations! LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/dermatologic-vtc/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101117T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101117T130000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140818 CREATED:20101110T162434 LAST-MODIFIED:20101123T150751 UID:97@http://www.agec.org SUMMARY:Update on Late Onset Alzheimer’s Disease DESCRIPTION:Conference pre-registration is now available! Please click on the link below to register for this FREE CE program at the site location of your choice. http://alzheimersdiseasevtc.eventbrite.com Attendees to this VTC will receive 1.5 to 2 contact hours of CE credits depending on the individual discipline. Continuing education credits offered: AAFP, ARNA, ASBP, ADA, SW, REHAB Objectives At the completion of this video teleconference, the attendees will be able to: 1.  Describe new strategies for detection of the earliest signs of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and the potential benefits of each strategy. 2.  List early risk factors for the development of AD and recent research into AD pathophysiology. 3.  Discuss 4 cognitive domains most affected by AD and 3 recent remediation techniques. 4.  Report on metabolic factors contributing to AD pathology such as lipid dysfunction, inflammation and insulin resistance . Schedule: Time Topic Speaker Start Finish 11:30 11:35 Introductions Ronni Chernoff, PhD, RD, FADA 11:35 11:55 New detection strategies for early-stage Alzheimer's disease Sue T. Griffin, PhD 11:55 12:15 Alzheimer’s Update 2010 Ann T. Riggs, MD 12:15 12:25 Break 12:25 12:50 Neuropsychological Changes In Alzheimer’s disease and Cognitive Remediation Techniques Shelia Cassidy, PsychD 12:50 1:20 Fat, Full of Insulin and Forgetful: Adiposity, Type 2 Diabetes and Dementia Pham H. Liem, MD 1:20 1:30 Q&A Drs Chernoff, Griffin, Riggs, Cassidy & Liem Faculty: Shelia R. Cassidy is Clinical Neuropsychologist and Assistant Professor at Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics, College of Medicine at UAMS Sue T. Griffin, PhD is Dillard Professor and Vice Chairman Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics, College of Medicine at UAMS and Director of Research at Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center at Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS). Pham Hieu Liem, MD is Professor of Geriatrics, Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics, College of Medicine at UAMS and Associate Chief of Staff for Geriatrics and Extended Care, at CAVHS Ann T. Riggs, MD is Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs and Associate Professor at Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatrics, College of Medicine at UAMS Program Facilitator Information: Please click on the hyperlinks listed below and print out the program information. All appropriate information must be mailed back to AGEC, 4301 W. Markham, # 798, Little Rock, AR 72205 within two weeks post program for credit to be issued. Instructional Letter Handouts: Final Presentation from Conference Cassidy Griffin Liem Riggs Evaluation tool: Course and speaker evaluation Sign In Sheet General Sign In Sheet Dietetic Sign In Sheet Long Term Care Sign In Sheet Nursing Sign In Sheet Pharmacy Sign In Sheet Geriatric Education Center participant profile: Participant profile LOCATION:629 Jack Stephens Drive URL:http://www.agec.org/event/alzheimers/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR