Challenges to Psychosocial Well-Being with Aging and Dementia: Mental Health, Relationships, and Caregiving

Course Description

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Faculty:

Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS

Duration:

2 Hours 02 Minutes

Format:

Audio and Video

Copyright:

Oct 27, 2021

Product Code:

POS078330

Older adults can be complex to provide care for.   There are often chronic and acute conditions, with pharmacological treatments prescribed for each.   The evidence is ever-changing.   Staying on top of current best practices for geriatric medications specifically can feel overwhelming.   Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS, a Board-Certified Physician Assistant specializing in Geriatric Internal Medicine, is going to provide a critical session with all the updates you need to incorporate into practice.   You will be able to prescribe and deprescribe with confidence!

Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS, is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant specializing in Geriatric Internal Medicine. He practices medicine in the greater Minneapolis area and is involved in pharmacological and pain management challenges daily. In addition to his private practice, he has been on the faculty at the University of Utah since 1994 and has been involved in medicine for over 30 years.

Steven is the co-founder of Twin Cities Physicians, which serves older adults in nearly all levels of their care. He has presented nationally on a variety of topics that draw from his specialty expertise.

Steven is the author of Geriatric Pharmacology: The Principles of Practice & Clinical Recommendations, Second Edition and sits on several boards whose purpose is to elevate the level of care in medicine for the patients they serve. Steven has been described as a “dynamic” educator and one of the most engaging presenters around.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Steven Atkinson is the founder and co-owner of Twin Cities Physicians and Midwest Geriatrics Services, and he is the owner of Mindful Geriatrics, LLC. He provides legal counseling services to medical professionals and receives compensation. Mr. Atkinson receives a fee for course development from Executive Links. He is adjunct faulty at the University of Utah. Mr. Atkinson receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He owns stocks/shares in Moderna, Inc. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.

Non-financial: Steven Atkinson is a member of the board for MDMA. He is a member of AMDA/PALTC, GMPA, and others. For a complete list, please contact [email protected].