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The mission of the Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center is to provide education to the health care workforce that will optimize care for older adults. Toward this end, the FLGEC is pleased to sponsor and/or co-sponsor several events each year. 

17th Annual Geriatric Teaching Day - Caring for Elders Conference

  • Date: Wednesday April 17, 2024, 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Platform: Zoom Webinar
  • Cost: $30/person
  • Registration: Online Registration  ***UR employees and Non-UR participants will need to carefully select registration options on this page

The 17th Annual Caring for Elders Geriatric Teaching Day is a regional conference for healthcare professionals focused on improving care for older adults, provided by Highland Hospital and the Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center. Questions?  Contact Joslyn_Soule@urmc.rochester.edu

Continuing Education Credits

CNE

The University of Rochester Center for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.  This offering provides 5.0 nursing contact hours.

Social Work

University of Rochester Medical Center, Center for Experiential Learning is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0005. This course has been approved for 5.0 contact hours. Attendees must attend all 5 sessions to receive credit, no partial credit will be provided.

13th Annual Dr. Lemuel & Gloria Rogers African American Health Symposium

The Dr. Lemuel & Gloria Rogers African American Health Symposium seeks to raise dementia concern and awareness among African Americans, and educate participants about the resources available in our community.

  • Date: Thursday April 18, 2024
  • Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm ET
  • Location: Rochester Education Opportunity Center (REOC), 161 Chestnut Street, Rochester, NY 14604
  • Registration: Online registration or Call: 1-800-272-3900
  • Informational flyer: AAHS flyer

2024 Older Adults & Opioids Webinar Series

A Public Health Approach to the Overdose Epidemic

  • Presenter: Chinazo Cunningham, MD, MS, Commissioner, NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS)
  • Date: Friday January 26, 2024, 12pm—1pm ET


Perceptions of Substance Use with Older Adults

  • Presenter: Diana Padilla, MCPC, CARC, CASAC-T, Research Project Manager, NYS Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University Medical Center, Opioid Response Network, Region 2
  • Date: Thursday February 15, 2024, 12pm—1pm ET
  • Description: The presentation will explore how the stigma of substance use (SU) with older adults underscore the lack of SU screening and will inform and educate on age related challenges with SU, medication adherence, and person-centered brief intervention approaches. Content will also review caregiver challenges and their potential for substance use.


Opioid Use Disorder in Older Adults

  • Presenter: Abhilash Desai, MD, Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Washington School of Medicine, Idaho Track
  • Date: Friday March 15, 2024, 12pm—1pm ET
  • Opioid misuse (OM) and opioid use disorders (OUD) are prevalent in older adults. A primary strategy for reducing risk of OM and OUD in older adults involves minimizing use of long-term opioid therapy for chronic pain management. Early accurate diagnosis is key to preventing complications such as overdose deaths and improving quality of life. Routine screening for OM and OUD is recommended in primary care. OUD in older adults is eminently treatable and treatment involves a combination of pharmacological interventions and psychosocial spiritual interventions. Buprenorphine is the key pharmacological intervention for the treatment of OUD in older adults.
     

Medical Marijuana and Older Adults

  • Presenter: Timothy J. Holahan, DO, Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center
  • Date: Tuesday April 23, 2024, 12pm—1pm ET
  • This presentation will review the use of medical marijuana and CBD in older adults in multiple care settings and outline the benefits and cautions while considering its use in older adults. We will also discuss appropriate dosing, formulations, and review the current literature regarding medical marijuana use.
     

Aging, the Opioid Epidemic, and Care Considerations for Native Communities

  • Presenters: Savannah Gene, CHES, Program Director for the Community Health Education Resiliency Program, Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board, and Benjamin H. Nguyễn, MSW, LCSW, CPH, Public Mental Health Consultant; Private Practice Psychotherapist; Managing Director, Westside Pacific Villages
  • Date: Tuesday May 21, 2024, 12pm —1pm ET
  • The presentation will look at the prevalence of opioid use among older people. A broad biopsychosocial framework and sociohistorical lens will be utilized to analyze risk factors and vulnerabilities for substance use among older people. The presentation will conclude with care considerations that integrate psychosocial aspects of well-being.

Opioid Overdose Prevention - Narcan Training (with free Narcan kit)

  • Presenter: Charlotte Crawford, RN, MSN, MBA, Consultant
  • Date: Friday June 14, 2024, 12pm—1pm ET
  • The opioid epidemic continues to exist, stressing the importance of early recognition of an individual experiencing an overdose. Now more than ever the importance of having Narcan readily available and the knowledge on the use of Narcan can and will save lives. Understanding how the Good Samaritan Law will impact those administering the medication will alleviate the fear in providing care. Understanding the importance in calling 911 for all overdoses, as this is frequently the individual’s first introduction to potential care for their substance use disorder. Reporting the use of Narcan will provide important data to the State, which in turn can turn into increased funding to address this issue.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS (one credit per session)

CME

ACCREDITATION: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and the Western New York Area Rural Health Education Center (WNY R-AHEC).

CERTIFICATION: The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Social Work

University of Rochester Medical Center, Center for Experiential Learning is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0005. Each session has been approved for 1.00 contact hours.

Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Mental Health Practitioners

Western New York Rural Area Health Education Center, Inc. (WNY R-AHEC) is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Boards for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Mental Health Practitioners (#MHC-0268) as an approved provider of continuing education for physical therapists and assistants, occupational therapists and assistants, and licensed mental health counselors.

2024 Older Adults and Opioids Webinar Series Registration: online registration

Questions: LauraM_Robinson@urmc.rochester.edu

 

Spring 2024 Virtual Dementia Education Series

Music Therapy & Dementia

  • Date: Thursday, February 8, 2024, 12:00pm ET
  • Presenter: Kath Fathers, MA, MT-BC, LCAT, Board Certified Music Therapist, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, Co-Founder & Director CNY Music Therapy LLC
  • This presentation will describe a range of uses of music in memory care via case study examples and a description of music therapy in group work and for individuals. Music therapists can also serve in a consultancy role to support staff and volunteers to implement music strategies that positively impact those living with dementia and the caregivers, staff, and environment where they live.

Behavioral Disturbances in Alzheimer’s Disease: Current Research & Treatment

  • Date: Wednesday March 6, 2024, 12:00pm ET
  • Presenter: Jeremy Louis Koppel, MD, Associate Professor, Departments of Geriatric Psychiatry and Psychiatry, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research
  • Psychosis and aggression occur in nearly half of those affected with Alzheimer’s disease. In addition to contributing to distress, psychosis heralds a more rapid decline that reflects a unique underlying pathophysiology. In this talk, recent advances in the study of neuropathology and the brain networks implicated in psychosis will be presented along with new horizons for treatment based on emerging science.

Intervening Early: Using Public Health to Ensure Dementia Early Detection & Diagnosis

  • Date: Tuesday April 16, 2024, 12:00pm ET
  • Presenter: John Shean, MPH, Director, Healthy Brain Initiative, Alzheimer’s Association National Office
  • Accessing new treatments for Alzheimer’s requires an early and accurate diagnosis. This session will focus on public health and its large role in ensuring both the public and providers know about early detection, early warning signs of cognitive decline, and how to access or perform diagnostic services.
  • Register: https://bit.ly/47x8ANt

Family Dynamics in Alzheimer’s & Dementia

  • Date: Tuesday May 7, 2024, 12:00pm ET
  • Presenters: Gillian Rittmaster, LCSW, Assistant Executive Director, Jewish Programs and Health and Healing Services, Westchester Jewish Community Services, AND Sarah Lieberman, LMSW, Social Worker, Jewish Programs and Health & Healing Services, Westchester Jewish Community Services
  • When a family member gets diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia the whole family is affected including emotions, roles, relationships and power issues. We will explore family dynamics, what is at play, and how to come together as a family to support a loved one including concrete coping skills and diagnostic services.
  • Register: https://bit.ly/3T3TSJb


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Continuing Education Credits

CME

ACCREDITATION: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and Rochester/Finger Lakes Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

CERTIFICATION: The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Social Work

University of Rochester Medical Center, Center for Experiential Learning is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0005. This course has been approved for 1.00 hours.
 

2024 Let’s Talk About Health: Caring for Older Adults in Rural New York

A virtual conference for healthcare professionals and caregivers serving older adults in rural areas

Date: May 17, 2024

Platform: Zoom Meeting

Target Audience: Health care professionals and family caregivers

Agenda: February 2024
 

The 3Ds: Delirium, Dementia, and Depression

In collaboration with the Home Care Association of New York State Education & Research (HCA E&R and the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, the Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center developed:

 

Continuing Education Credits - How to Find your Transcript

Access your Transcript: UR CEL

Instructions for accessing your transcript: UR CEL Guide

For assistance accessing your transcript, please contact the CEL office at 585-275-7666.

These projects are sponsored by the Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) under the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program # U1QHP28738.  This information or content and conclusions are those of the authors/speakers and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, DHHS, or the U.S. Government.