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IntroductionAs our population continues to age, we are seeing a tidal wave of older persons in our area

hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. The fastest growing segment of the population are those

above the age of 85 years. The purpose of our conference is to provide an evidence-based

approach to help clinicians take exceptional care of these often frail individuals.

Nearly 40 state-of-the-art sessions taught by top,

national experts speaking on the most clinically relevant

topics in Geriatric Medicine, including:

� Geriatric Cardiology – latest information on Diastolic Heart Failure,

Aortic Stenosis, Hypertension, and Hyperlipidemia

� A Symposium on Geriatric Syndromes including Delirium, Falls,

Bone Health, Depression, and Dementia, with a focus on delivering

practice-specific pearls to help you care for your elderly patients

� Clinical Workshop Breakout Sessions, including the popular

“Ask the Expert” forums

� A Dedicated Session for Advanced Practice Practitioners and Pharmacists

� Multiple Sessions designated for Patient Safety-Risk Management Credit

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this course, participants should be able to:

� Better understand why care in the elderly should differ from that in younger persons,

and why the presentation of disease in the elderly is often atypical.

� Apply a geriatric approach to common syndromes including dementia, depression,

delirium and osteoporosis.

� Assess and manage neurological disease in the elderly, including Parkinson’s disease,

stroke and perform an appropriate neurological exam in an older person.

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This course provides a collaborative effort of:

� Aging Institute of UPMC Senior Services andUniversity of Pittsburgh

� Allegheny Health Network – Department of Medicine –Internal Medicine Residency Program

� Forbes Family Medicine Residency Program ofAllegheny Health Network

� Heritage Valley Health System

� Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

� UPMC Health Plan

� UPMC McKeesport

� UPMC Shadyside

� UPMC St. Margaret

� Washington Health System

Location and Accommodations information on page 16.

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ACPE – This program is sponsored by the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in theHealth Sciences. The UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences is

accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a Provider of continuingpharmacy education. The assigned universal program numbers are: The maximum amount ofcontinuing education credit that can be granted for this program is 14.0 contact hours. Participantsmust complete the course outcomes assessment, evaluation and credit designation form to receivecredit. Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) credits will be uploaded using the participant’s NationalAssociation of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) eMonitor number.

Who Should AttendThis course is designed for family practitioners, internists, geriatricians, and other health careprofessionals who provide care to older adults. Previous attendees will also be interested becauseof the conference’s continually changing topics, speakers and approach.

Continuing Education Credit

Types of credit: CME, AAFP, Nursing, Risk, and ACPE� = Topics that meet CME Patient Safety/Risk Management criteria are noted throughout the schedule

* = Topics that are receiving pharmacy credit

CME – This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas andPolicies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the jointsponsorship of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Pennsylvania GeriatricsSociety – Western Division. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by theACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 18.75AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extentof their participation in the activity.

A maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ or .10 CEUs will be awarded for attendance at thedinner presentation.

AAFP – Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians.Determination of credit is pending.

Social Work – This program is offered for 18.5 hours of social work continuing education throughco-sponsorship of the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Social Work, a Council on Social WorkEducation-accredited school and, therefore, a PA pre-approved provider of social continuing educa-tion. These credit hours satisfy requirements for LSW/LCSW, LPC and LMFT biennial license renewal.For information on social work continuing education call (412) 624-3711.

Nursing – The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine’s Center for Continuing Education in theHealth Sciences and School of Nursing are collaborating in the development of this educational activity.Nurse participants successfully completing this learning activity (attending the full session, completingand submitting a program evaluation and a CE verification form) may receive up to a maximum of18.7 contact hours.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursingeducation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

7.5 CME credits designated as Patient Safety/Risk Management.

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Session Title Program Number Contact HoursCase Studies in Bone Health 0481-9999-14-067-L04-P 0.5Common Infections in the Elderly 0481-9999-14-068-L04-P 0.5Disease Management Targets in Older Adults 0481-9999-14-069-L04-P 0.5Electrolyte Pearls 0481-9999-14-070-L05-P 0.5Update on Delirium 0481-9999-14-071-L04-P 1.0Evidence-Based and Practical Approach to Dementia 0481-9999-14-072-L04-P 0.5Avoiding Medication Errors 0481-9999-14-073-L05-P 0.5End of Life Discussion 0481-9999-14-074-L04-P 0.5Pharmacotherapy Pearls 0481-9999-14-075-L05-P 0.5Complicated Grief in Older Adults 0481-9999-14-076-L04-P 0.5Motivational Interviewing 0481-9999-14-077-L04-P 1.0Diastolic Heart Failure 0481-9999-14-078-L04-P 0.5Atrial Fibrillation 0481-9999-14-079-L04-P 0.5Aortic Stenosis 0481-9999-14-080-L04-P 0.5Statins for the Elderly 0481-9999-14-081-L04-P 0.5Ask the Hematologist 0481-9999-14-082-L04-P 0.5Antipsychotics in Long Term Care 0481-9999-14-083-L05-P 0.5HTN: If It’s Not Essential, What Is It? 0481-9999-14-084-L04-P 0.5Choosing Wisely 0481-9999-14-085-L05-P 0.5Healthy Aging 0481-9999-14-086-L04-P 0.5ACA Aftermath 0481-9999-14-087-L04-P 0.5Exercise in the Elderly 0481-9999-14-088-L04-P 0.5Decision Making Capacity in Older Adults 0481-9999-14-089-L04-P 0.5Telehealth 0481-9999-14-090-L04-P 0.5Renal Supportive Care for Elderly Patients 0481-9999-14-091-L04-P 0.5Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders 0481-9999-14-092-L04-P 0.5Symptom Management – Proper Medication Use 0481-9999-14-093-L04-P 0.5Integrative Approaches to the Management

of Pain and Fatigue in Older Adults 0481-9999-14-094-L05-P 0.5Reaching the Goals 0481-9999-14-095-L04-P 0.5Frailty Assessment in Clinical Practice 0481-9999-14-096-L04-P 0.5Crystal Induced Arthritis in the Elderly 0481-9999-14-097-L04-P 0.5Nutrition Advice in the Elderly 0481-9999-14-098-L04-P 0.5Anxiety In the Elderly 0481-9999-14-099-L05-P 0.5

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4:35 pm Complicated Grief in Older Adults * �Mark D. Miller, MD

5:05 pm Thursday Adjournment

6:00 pm Dinner and Symposium: Motivational Interviewing *Antoine Douaihy, MD

Friday, March 27, 2015

7:00 am Registration and Continental Breakfast

7:45 am Welcome and AnnouncementsJudith S. Black, MD, MHA

Issues in Geriatrics IIIModerator: Carey Vinson, MD

7:50 am Diastolic Heart Failure *Daniel Forman, MD

8:25 am Atrial Fibrillation *Bryan Donohue, MD, FACC

9:00 am Aortic Stenosis *John Schindler, MD, FACC, FSCAI

9:35 am Statins for the Elderly: The Good, The Bad and The Ambiguous *Daniel Forman, MD

10:10 am BREAK

10:30 am Breakout Workshop I (repeats at 11:20 am)

11:10 am Breakout Transition

11:20 am – Breakout Workshop II (repeated from 10:30 am)Noon A. Documentation, Coding and Billing �

Sally Brooks, MD

B. Ask the Hematologist *Helen Analo, MD

C. Clinical Skills Workshop(Evaluation and Management of Dysphagia in the Elderly)David Eibling, MD

D. Antipsychotics in Long Term Care * �

LalithKumar Solai, MD

E. HTN: If It’s Not Essential, What Is It? *Barbara Messinger-Rapport, MD, PhD, FACPS, CMD

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Thursday, March 26, 2015

7:00 am Registration and Continental Breakfast

7:45 am Welcome and AnnouncementsShuja Hassan, MD

Issues in Geriatrics IModerator: Karen A. Powers, MD

8:00 am Case Studies in Bone Health *Susan Greenspan, MD

8:35 am Common Infections in the Elderly * �Raymond Pontzer, CMD

9:10 am Disease Management Targets in Older Adults *Barbara Messinger-Rapport, MD, PhD, FACP, CMD

9:45 am BREAK

10:05 am Electrolyte Pearls *James Johnston, MD

10:40 am Update on SarcopeniaStephanie Studenski, MD, MPH

11:15 am Preoperative EvaluationFred Rubin, MD

Noon Lunch

Issues in Geriatrics IIModerator: Christine Herb, MD

1:00 pm Update on Delirium *Sharon Inouye, MD, MPH

2:00 pm Evidenced-Based and Practical Approach to Dementia *Steve DeKosky, MD

2:35 pm Avoiding Medication Errors * �Joseph Hanlon, PharmD, MS

3:10 pm BREAK

3:25 pm End of Life Discussion * �Robert Arnold, MD

4:00 pm Pharmacotherapy Pearls * �Heather Sakely, PharmD, BCPS

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Saturday, March 28, 2015

Issues in Geriatrics VModerator: George Gleeson, MD

7:00 am Registration and Continental Breakfast

7:45 am Welcome and Announcements

8:00 am Breakout Workshop V (repeats at 8:50 am)

8:40 am Breakout Transition

8:50 am – Breakout Workshop VI (repeated from 8:00 am)9:32 am K. Renal Supportive Care for Elderly Patients with Advanced Kidney Disease *

Jane Schell, MD

L. Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders *Susan Baser, MD

M. Symptom Management – Proper Medication Use * �

Randy Hebert, MD, MPH, MMM

N. Integrative Approaches to the Management of Painand Fatigue in Older Adults * �

Ron Glick, MD

O. Reaching the Goals — Advanced Collaborative Geriatric Care *Suzanne Colilla, CRNP / Susan Terlingo Saxon, CRNP, MSN, FNP-BC

9:30 am BREAK

9:50 am Frailty Assessment in Clinical Practice *Steve Buslovich, MD, MSHCPM

10:25 am Crystal Induced Arthritis in the Elderly *Terence W. Starz, MD

11:00 am Healthy Aging *Anne Newman, MD, MPH

11:35 am Anxiety in the Elderly * �Henry Groff, MD

12:15 pm Conference Adjournment

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Noon LUNCH

Issues in Geriatrics IVModerator: Victor M. Rudkin, MD

12:55 pm Choosing Wisely (When Patients Want More Despite the Evidence) * �Eric Rodriguez, MD, MPH and David Nace, MD, MPH

1:30 pm A Positive Approach to Supporting People Living with Brain Failure: Enhancing DementiaRollin Wright, MD, MA, MPH and Peg Chabala

2:05 pm Nutrition Advice in the Elderly *Leslie Bonci, MD

2:40 pm ACA Aftermath: Creating New Models of Care in the Skilled Nursing Facility *Katy Lanz, DNP, ANP, GNP, ACHPN

3:15 pm BREAK

3:30 pm Breakout Workshop III (repeats at 4:20 pm)

4:10 pm Breakout Transition

4:20 pm – Breakout Workshop IV (repeated from 3:30 pm)5:10 pm F. Get Up! Get Moving! Importance of Exercise in the Elderly *

John Jakicic, PhD

G. Driving Miss Daisy �

Amelia Gennari, MD

H. Oral Health in Older AdultsRobert Weyant, DMD, DrPH

I. Decision Making Capacity in Older Adults *Lyn Weinberg, MD

J. Telehealth *Steven Handler, MD, PhD, CMD

5:10 pm Friday Adjournment

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Antoine Douaihy, MDAssociate Professor of PsychiatryMedical DirectorAddiction Medicine ServicesDirector of Addiction Psychiatry FellowshipWestern Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC

David Eibling, MDProfessor, Department of OtolaryngologyUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Daniel Forman, MDProfessor of Medicine

University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineChair, Geriatric Cardiology Section, UPMCDirector, Cardiac Rehabilitation

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare SystemImmediate Past Chair, Geriatric Cardiology

Section, American College of Cardiology

Amelia Gennari, MDAssociate ProfessorUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Ron Glick, MDAssistant Professor of Psychiatry, Physical

Medicine and RehabilitationUniversity of Pittsburgh School of MedicineMedical Director of the Center for

Integrative MedicineUPMC Shadyside

Susan L. Greenspan, MDProfessor of MedicineUniversity of Pittsburgh School of MedicineDirector of the Osteoporosis CenterDirector of Bone HealthMagee-Womens Hospital of UPMC

Henry Groff, MDPsychiatristUPMC St. Margaret Classic Care

Steven M. Handler, MD, PhD, CMDAssistant Professor of MedicineUniversity of Pittsburgh School of MedicineChief Medical Informatics OfficerUPMC Community Provider Services

Joseph Hanlon, PharmD, MSProfessor of MedicineUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine,

Division of Geriatric MedicineHealth Scientist, Pittsburgh VA Health System

Randy Hebert, MD, MPH, MMMDivision Director, Palliative Medicine and HospiceMedical Director, Forbes Hospice

John M. Jakicic, PhDChair and ProfessorDepartment of Health and Physical ActivityDirector, Physical Activity and Weight

Management Research CenterUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

James Johnston, MDProfessor of MedicineUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Katy Lanz, DNP, ANP, GNP, ACHPNAdjunct FacultyUniversity of Pittsburgh School of MedicineDirector of Geriatric ServicesCo-Project Director for CMS RAVEN InitiativeUPMC Palliative and Supportive Institute (PSI)

Mark D. Miller, MDProfessor of PsychiatryUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

David Nace, MD, MPHAssistant Professor of Medicine,

Division of Geriatric MedicineUniversity of Pittsburgh School of MedicineDirector of Long Term Care & Flu ProgramsMedical DirectorAging Institute of UPMC Senior Services and

University of Pittsburgh

Anne Newman, MD, MPHProfessor of Epidemiology and MedicineDivision of Geriatric MedicineUniversity of Pittsburgh School of MedicineGraduate School of Public Health

Course DirectorsShuja Hassan, MDAssistant Professor of Medicine

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Judith S. Black, MD, MHAClinical Associate Professor of Medicine

University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineSenior Medical Director, Senior MarketsHighmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Neil M. Resnick, MDThomas Detre Professor of Medicine andChief, Division of Geriatric Medicine

University of Pittsburgh and UPMC

Guest FacultySally L. Brooks, MDCMO, VP Rehab CareKindred HealthcareLouisville, KY

Sharon K. Inouye, MD, MPHProfessor of Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolDivision of Gerontology, Beth Israel Deaconess

Medical CenterMilton and Shirley F. Levy Family ChairDirector, Aging Brain CenterInstitute for Aging ResearchBoston, MA

Barbara J. Messinger-Rapport, MD,PhD, FACP, CMD

Associate Professor of MedicineDirector, Center for Geriatric MedicineProgram Director, Geriatric Medicine FellowshipCleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of

Case Western Reserve UniversityCleveland, OH

Stephanie Studenski, MD, MPHDirector Longitudinal Studies SectionIntramural Research ProgramNational Institute on AgingBaltimore, MD

Local FacultyHelen Analo, MDHematologist/ OncologistWest Penn Allegheny Health System /

Allegheny Health Network

Robert Arnold, MDProfessor of MedicineChief, Section of Palliative Care and Medical EthicsDirector, Institute for Doctor-Patient CommunicationMedical Director, UPMC Palliative and

Supportive Institute

Susan Baser, MDDirector of Movement Disorder ClinicAllegheny Health Network

Leslie J. Bonci, MPH, RD, CSSD, LDNDirectorSports NutritionUPMC Center for Sports Medicine

Steve Buslovich, MD, MSHCPMMaster of Science, Health Care Policy

and ManagementH. John Heinz III School of Public Policy

and ManagementCarnegie Mellon University

Peg ChabalaDementia Education SpecialistAsbury Heights

Suzanne Colilla, CRNPNurse PractitionerUPMC Senior Care

Steve DeKosky, MDVisiting Professor of Radiology and Neurology

University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineEmeritus Professor of Neurology

University of Virginia School of Medicine

Bryan Donohue, MD, FACCDivision Chief of CardiologyUPMC Shadyside

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Registration InformationPre-register – All pre-registrations are due by March 22, 2015. Registrations after this date areaccepted only as on-site registrations. Registering online is the quickest and easiest way toreserve your space at CCEHS conferences.

• Visit our online registration site at https://ccehs.upmc.com

• Scroll to the Clinical Update in Geriatric Medicine section on the web page

• Click the Registration button and enter all the requested information

After registering, an electronic confirmation will be sent to the email address you providedus when you registered. Early registrations are those postmarked by February 26, 2015. Lateregistrations will be accepted at an additional fee and we cannot guarantee space in the programor any program inclusions for those registrations we receive after this date.

On-site Registrations – As of March 23, 2015, all registrations for this course are accepted onlyas on-site registrations. On-site registrants will pay $25 more than the late registration fee.

A confirmation letter will be faxed, mailed, or emailed if registration is completed throughthe mail, fax, or email by the registration deadline. If you register online, you will receive animmediate e-mail confirmation message. Please note: Registration is not complete until youreceive this confirmation. If you do not receive this letter within 5-7 days of registration, pleasecontact us at (412) 647-7050.

You must bring this confirmation with you to the conference.

Cancellation – All cancellations must be in writing, via U.S. mail, e-mail or fax. Tuition forcancellations postmarked or date stamped before March 9, 2015 will be completely refunded.After March 9, 2015 a $35 administrative fee will be assessed. No refunds will be made afterMarch 21, 2015. Cancellation requests can be made to:

Krystal GolacinskiCenter for Continuing Education in the Health SciencesIroquois Building, Suite 302200 Lothrop StreetPittsburgh, PA 15213-2536Phone: (412) 647-8232 or (412) 647-7050Fax: (412) 647-8222 • E-mail: ccehsconfmgmt101@upmc.edu

The UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences reserves the right to cancel this program if sufficientregistrations are not received. In the case of cancellation, the department will fully refund registration fees.

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Raymond Pontzer, CMDClinical Associate Professor of MedicineChief, Infectious DiseasesUPMC St. Margaret

Eric Rodriguez, MD, MPHAssociate Professor of Medicine, Division of

Geriatric MedicineUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Fred Rubin, MDProfessor of MedicineUniversity of Pittsburgh School of MedicineChief of MedicineUPMC Shadyside

Heather Sakely, PharmD, BCPSClinical Pharmacy Specialist, GeriatricsDepartment of Pharmacy and Medical EducationUPMC St. Margaret

Susan Terlingo Saxon, CRNP, MSN,FNP-BC

Nurse PractitionerUPMC Palliative and Supportive Institute (PSI)

Jane Schell, MDAssistant Professor of MedicineUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

John Schindler, MD, FACC, FSCAICardiologistUPMC Heart and Vascular Institute

LalithKumar Solai, MDAssistant Professor of PsychiatryAssociate Director, Geriatric Psychiatry FellowshipUniversity of Pittsburgh School of MedicineService Chief & Medical Director, Geriatric

Psychiatry ServiceMedical Director, ElectroConvulsive Therapy

(ECT) ServiceWestern Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC

Terence W. Starz, MDClinical Professor of MedicineUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Lyn Weinberg, MDCore Faculty Member, Geriatric MedicineAssistant Professor of MedicineTemple University School of MedicineAllegheny Health Network

Robert Weyant, DMD, DrPHProfessor and Chair, Department of Dental

Public HealthUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine

Rollin M. Wright, MD, MA, MPHAssistant Professor, Division of Geriatric MedicineUniversity of Pittsburgh School of MedicineGeriatric Track Program DirectorUPMC Internal Medicine Residency

Training Program

Planning Committee

Daphne Bicket, MDJudith S. Black, MD, MHA

George Gleeson, MDShuja Hassan, MDChristine Herb, MDMary Ley, CRNP

Fredric Martin, MDDavid Nace, MD, MPHKaren A. Powers, MDNeil M. Resnick, MD

Charles F. Reynolds III, MDFred Rubin, MD

Victor M. Rudkin, MDHeather Sakely, PharmD, BCPS

Richard Shulz, PhDCarey Vinson, MD

Local Faculty (continued)

Conference faculty and planning committee members are partof UPMC and/or the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicinein metropolitan Pittsburgh, PA unless specified otherwise.

All individuals in a position to control the content of thiseducation activity are required to disclose all relevant financialrelationships with any proprietary entity producing, marketing,re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, usedon, or consumed by, patients.

Registration Form (for use only if not registering online)

Clinical Update in Geriatric Medicine — March 26~28, 2015

Register online: https://ccehs.upmc.com/liveFormalCourses.jsf

Please type or print; photocopy all sides for additional registrants. No registration will be accepted without payment.

Last FIVE digits of Social Security Number ___ – ___ ___ ___ ___

Prefix � Mr. � Mrs. � Dr. � Ms. � Other, please indicate:

First Name

Last Name

Suffix (Jr., Sr., etc.)

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Degree (choose only one) � MD � DO � Resident � PhD � MPH � RN

� Other, please indicate:

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Work Telephone ( ______ ) ___________________ Fax ( ______ )

Registration Fee: Please check appropriate fee: Early Registration Late Registration

“On-Site” registrations will pay an additional $25 in each category. (postmarked prior to (postmarked afterFeb. 26 2015) Feb. 26, 2015)

� MD (nonmember of PA Geriatrics Society - Western Div.) $310 $340

� MD (member of PA Geriatrics Society - Western Div.) $280 $315

� Nurses and health care professionals(nonmember of PA Geriatrics Society - Western Div.) $245 $275

� Nurses and health care professionals(member of PA Geriatrics Society - Western Div.) $220 $250

� Residents, fellows, and other trainees $220 $250

� Pre-professional degree $105 $105

� Dinner Symposium – Thursday, March 26(all participants – optional at additional cost) $50

� Half-day (each session) Please indicate which day(s): ______________ ____ @ $85 ea. = $ ______

Please indicate below which session(s) you are planning to attend:

� Thursday morning, March 26 (includes breakfast and morning break)� Thursday afternoon, March 26 (includes lunch and afternoon break)� Friday morning, March 27 (includes breakfast and morning break)� Friday afternoon, March 27 (includes lunch and afternoon break)� Saturday morning, March 28 (includes breakfast and morning break)

Total Registration fee enclosed $ _________________

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State ______ ZIP Code

} This is how your name will appear

on your name badge.

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Registration Fee: (does not include dinner/symposium) Early Registration Late Registration(postmarked prior to (postmarked afterFeb. 26, 2015) Feb. 26, 2015)

MD (nonmember of PA Geriatrics Society - Western Div.) $310 $340

MD (member of PA Geriatrics Society - Western Div.) $280 $315

Nurses and health care professionals(nonmember of PA Geriatrics Society - Western Div.) $245 $275

Nurses and health care professionals(member of PA Geriatrics Society - Western Div.) $220 $250

Residents, fellows, and other trainees $220 $250

Pre-professional degree $105 $105

“On-Site” registrations will pay an additional $25 in each category.

Dinner Symposium – Thursday, March 26(all participants – optional at additional cost) $50

Half-day (each session) — indicate which day(s) on registration form $85 ea.

Tuition includes:

� Registration and comprehensive course syllabus

� Admission to Geriatric Annual program and to the exhibit hall

� Continuing education credit

� Continental breakfast each morning, lunch on Thursday and Friday, and coffeebreaks for full conference registrants.

For information on becoming a Geriatric Society member, please contact Nadine Popovichat (412) 321-5035, ext. 110.

Special NeedsParticipation by all individuals is encouraged. Advance notification of any special needswill help us provide better service. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks inadvance of the program by calling (412) 647-8232 or (412) 647-7050.

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The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.

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Method of PaymentThe following methods of payment are acceptable for the registration fee:� Checks, personal or employer � Credit Card � UPMC Transfers

� Checks. Make payable to UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside� Employer check included� Personal check included� Employer or Personal check to arrive under separate cover. If your employer or personal check is

arriving under separate cover, you may send or fax in your completed registration form now, but youmust complete the Credit Card Payments section below with valid credit card information in orderto hold your reservation. If the check payment is not received by four weeks post course, we willcharge the registration fee to the credit card number provided.

There is a $25.00 returned check fee.

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NO REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT PAYMENT.

Mail payment with the Registration Form on pages 13, 14 and 15 to:UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health SciencesIroquois Building, Suite 302 • 200 Lothrop StreetPittsburgh, PA 15213-2536

For additional information, contact:Telephone: (412) 647-8232 or (412) 647-7050 • Fax: (412) 647-8222E-mail: ccehsconfmgmt101@upmc.edu

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BREAKOUTWORKSHOPS

PLEASE RANK IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE EACH GROUP OF BREAKOUT SESSIONS.

ADMITTANCE WILL BE BASED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.

Friday morning, March 27, 2015

10:30 AM – 11:10 AM Breakout Workshop I • 11:20 AM – Noon Breakout Workshop IIRank 1-5 in order of preference, 1 being highest preference.

� A. Documentation, Coding and Billing

� B. Ask the Hematologist

� C. Clinical Skills Workshop (Evaluation and Management of Dysphagia in the Elderly)

� D. Antipsychotics in Long Term Care

� E. HTN: If It’s Not Essential, What Is It?

Friday afternoon, March 27, 2015

3:30 PM – 4:10 PM Breakout Workshop III • 4:20 PM – 5:10 PM Breakout Workshop IV

Rank 1-5 in order of preference, 1 being highest preference.

� F. Get Up! Get Moving! Importance of Exercise in the Elderly

� G. Driving Miss Daisy

� H. Oral Health in Older Adults

� I. Decision Making Capacity in Older Adults

� J. Telehealth

Saturday morning, March 28, 2015

8:00 AM – 8:40 AM Breakout Workshop V • 8:50 AM – 9:30 AM Breakout Workshop VI

Rank 1-5 in order of preference, 1 being highest preference.

� K Renal Supportive Care for Elderly Patients with Advanced Kidney Disease

� L. Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders

� M. Symptom Management – Proper Medication Use

� N. Integrative Approaches to the Management of Pain and Fatigue in Older Adults

� O. Reaching the Goals — Advanced Collaborative Geriatric Care

How did you hear about this conference? __________________________________________

� I require vegetarian lunch. � I require kosher lunch. � I have no special dietary requirements.

� Other _____________________________________

� YES! Send me information about becoming a member of the PA Geriatrics Society – Western Division.

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HELP ConferenceM a r c h 2 6 – 2 7 , 2 0 1 5HELP

Directors: Fred Rubin, MD, Sharon Inouye, MD, MPH, and Shin-Yi Lao, MPH, BSN, RN

This two-day international conference is designed to educate Hospital Elder Life Program(HELP) teams regarding strategies for delirium prevention, using HELP to improvehospital-wide care of the elderly, and creating a climate of change. Expert clinicians andexperienced members of the HELP sites will share evidenced-based information andclinical insights on selected topics regarding the influence of HELP, delirium updates, andthe larger policy implications of care for the elderly. Updates on collaborative papers,expansion of the program and innovative site projects will also be presented.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand how delirium impacts older adults in the hospital

• Identify the advantages and challenges to using electronicmedical records

• Describe informatics/tech innovations related to HELP

• Implement practical tools for advancing HELP at their institution

• Appreciate new developments in the biology of aging and their value for clinicians

Meeting Location

Marriott Pittsburgh City Center112 Washington Place • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219Phone: (412) 471-4000 • Fax: (412) 553-5252

For more information, contact:

Krystal GolacinskiUPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health SciencesIroquois Building, Suite 302 • 200 Lothrop StreetPittsburgh, PA 15213-2536Phone: (412) 647-8232 or (412) 647-7050 • Fax: (412) 647-8222E-mail: ccehsconfmgmt101@upmc.edu

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Meeting LocationMarriott Pittsburgh City Center112 Washington Place • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219

Phone: (412) 471-4000, Fax: (412) 553-5252

Overnight AccommodationsThe conference has contracted a limited number of hotel rooms at the Marriott Pittsburgh CityCenter for our conference attendees. You may book a room by calling the hotel at (412) 471-4000

and stating that you are attending the Geriatric Medicine Conference. The room block is limited and

only available until Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 5:00 PM. Space cannot be guaranteed once the

block expires or the block is filled, whichever occurs first.

Room rates are $127.00 per night plus applicable taxes and fees.

If you experience difficulty arranging your reservations, please call Carolyn Dorn at (412) 647-8313.

ParkingParking is on your own and not covered by conference tuition. The on-site parking facility is approxi-

mately $12.25/day. The entrance is located on the side of the Marriott Pittsburgh City Center hotel.

For more information contact:Krystal GolacinskiCenter for Continuing Education in the Health SciencesIroquois Building, Suite 302200 Lothrop StreetPittsburgh, PA 15213-2536Phone: (412) 647-8232 or (412) 647-7050Fax: (412) 647-8222 • E-mail: ccehsconfmgmt101@upmc.edu

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