Clinical Implications of the Aging Process: Challenges in Caring for the Geriatric Patient
Clinical Implications of the Aging Process: Challenges in Caring for the Geriatric Patient is organized by Power-Pak C.E. - Continuing Education for Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians.
Published: March 11, 2022
Expires: March 11, 2025
Goal:
After completing this activity, pharmacists will be able to recognize the impact of comorbidities on geriatric patients, the essentials of person-centered care, aspects of successful interprofessional team interventions, and the unique aspects of a geriatric assessment. In addition, this activity will describe how pharmacists can participate in several aspects of geriatric care including providing wellness recommendations; recognizing, evaluating, and managing geriatric syndromes; and participating in palliative care interventions.
Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:
• INDICATE the domains assessed in a geriatric evaluation and the associated screening questions
• IDENTIFY appropriate screening and vaccination recommendations in the geriatric patient
• RECOGNIZE how to evaluate and manage various geriatric syndromes
• LIST the roles of the pharmacist in palliative care
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.