Osteoporosis and osteopenia are prevalent problems among older adults. This session provides an update on standard of care for diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up to optimize older adults’ bone health, including the application of calcium/vitamin D and newer biologic agents.
Contact hours available until 10/7/19.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Conference Committee Disclosures:
Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Anthony J.Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered
Nursing, Provider Number CEP5387.
Learning Outcome:
Polypharmacy is highly prevalent and associated with numerous geriatric syndromes and additional adverse outcomes. Several tools exist to help identify potentially inappropriate medications. This session highlights the epidemic of polypharmacy and provide a structured patient-centered framework for deprescribing among older patients.
Contact hours available until 10/7/19.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Conference Committee Disclosures:
Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Anthony J.Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered
Nursing, Provider Number CEP5387.
Learning Outcome:
This session was designed to update the advanced practice nurse in a primary care or nursing home setting on unique healthcare needs of America’s aging veterans. Special attention is given to discussion of end-of-life care for veterans with dementia and access to VA services.
Contact hours available until 10/7/19.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Conference Committee Disclosures:
Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Anthony J.
Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered
Nursing, Provider Number CEP5387.
Learning Outcome: