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32nd Annual Summer Geriatric Institute/Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Training

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Add to Calendar 32nd Annual Summer Geriatric Institute/Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Training 6/2/2021 7:45:00 AM 6/9/2021 12:00:00 PM America/Chicago For More Details: https://slu.cloud-cme.com/2021SGI Description: The audience for this program includes students and professionals working with older adults, with a special emphasis on clinicians and administrators, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, physical therapists, speech therapists, dietitians, marriage and family therapists, nursing home administrators, and those who specialize in alternative medicine.Registration is free to attend the Annual Saint... false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Wednesday, June 2, 2021, 7:45 AM - Wednesday, June 9, 2021, 12:00 PM

Overview

The audience for this program includes students and professionals working with older adults, with a special emphasis on clinicians and administrators, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, physical therapists, speech therapists,  dietitians, marriage and family therapists, nursing home administrators, and those who specialize in alternative medicine.

Registration is free to attend the Annual Saint Louis University Summer Geriatric Institute being held June 3-4, 2021 on-line through a ZOOM platform.

If you would like to attend the Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Certificate Training on June 2nd and June 9th you would need to check the box for optional registration for CST and pay a fee of $100.00.

For those who go on to complete the CST Facilitator Certification, the $100 will apply to the $250 cost for certification.

Question please contact Kathy Leonard at [email protected]


Objectives
The participant will be able to:

  1. describe the current practice of geriatric care in the community setting in assessment and intervention.
  2. describe, through the plenary presentations, current research into assessment and intervention strategies in such areas as: dementia, cancer, exercise nutrition, dental care, loneliness and social isolation, palliative care, and developing aging-friendly health systems and communities
  3. describe, through more in-depth workshop sessions, appropriate prevention, assessment, and intervention strategies in such areas as: cognitive stimulation therapy, exercise, volunteerism, meaningful activities in residential settings, fall risk and prevention, caregiver well-being, and non-pharmacological interventions for persons experiencing loneliness and social isolation.
  4. develop and facilitate Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for persons experiencing mild to moderate cognitive issues.

Registration

The conference fee of the Summer Institute is free but you must register in order to receive the link and login information for the ZOOM meeting.

The fee for the Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Certification Training is $100.00. This fee will go towards the Certification fee of $250.00 for those who choose to complete the process.

 


Accreditation

Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council
for Continuing Medical Education through the partnership of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Division of Geriatric
Medicine, and co-provided by Saint Louis University Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing in cooperation with the Gateway Geriatric Education
Center, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, and the Saint Louis University School of Social Work.

Credit Designations

Please review credit breakdown at the bottom of the page

Saint Louis University School of Medicine designates this internet live activity for a maximum of 22.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Saint Louis University School of Medicine will provide Other learner certificates (for NPs, PAs, nurses, and other types of learners).  The certificate will state that the activity was designated for 22.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Follow your board's requirements for reciprocal CE credits.

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Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy

Saint Louis University School of Medicine Continuing Education Program

is a continuing education sponsor for the State of Illinois to provide

Physical Therapy and Occupation Therapy CE courses.

 

State of Illinois Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor

License # 216-000085 Expiration Date: 09/30/2022 - CE Contact hours: 26.5

 

State of Illinois Occupational Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor

License #224-000052 Expiration Date: 12/31/2021 - CE Contact hours:26.5


State of Missouri: Acceptable continuing education is automatically approved if such course or activity is obtained as follows; Courses and activities sponsored/approved by the American Medical Association (AMA)

As stated in Chapter 3-Licensing of Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistants, 20 CSR 2050-3.203, page 15.

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Saint Louis University Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing

The Saint Louis University Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Midwest Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Midwest MSD Provider Approval #MO222-10
Nursing Contact Hours: 22.0

Saint Louis University School of Social Work

Saint Louis University School of Social Work approves a maximum of 22.0 Continuing Education Hours. Saint Louis School of Social Work is an approved provider of continuing education credits in Missouri and a Registered Social Work Continuing Education Sponsor in Illinois License # 159.000573. Social workers outside of this regional area can contact their state’s regulatory board to check any approval. 

Missouri Nursing Home Administrators

This is notification that the course titled, 32nd Annual Saint Louis University Summer Geriatric Institute: The Future of Geriatric Care in Older Adults and Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) certification, sponsored by Saint Louis University School of Medicine to be held on 6/2/2020 through 6/9/2020 online for 17.5 PC hours and 5.25 Administrative Hours has been reviewed by the board and approved for licensed administrator continuing education hours in Missouri.


Missouri Approval Number: TA-103-02-23

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32nd Annual SLU Summer Geriatric Institute: The Future of Geriatric Care in Older Adults
June 3-4, 2021 credit breakdown per day and type

Thursday June 3rd:
AMA (MD, DO) 7.5
Non-Physician (APPs) 7.5

Nursing 7.5
PT/OT 9.0

Social Work 7.5

MBNHA 2.75A (if you attend Workshop B)

MBNHA 6.5 PC (if you attend Workshop A)


Friday June 4th
AMA (MD, DO) 7.5

Nursing 7.5
Non-Physician (APPs) 7.5
PT/OT 9.0
Social Work 7.5

MBNHA 7.5 PC

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Certificate Training
June 2nd and June 9th, 2021 credit breakdown per day and type

Wednesday June 2nd
AMA (MD, DO) 3.5

Nursing 3.5

Non-Physician (APPs) 3.5
PT/OT 4.5 
Social Work 3.5

MBNHA 3.0 A

MBNHA 0.5 PC

Wednesday June 9th

AMA (MD, DO) 3.5

Nursing 3.5
Non-Physician (APPs) 3.5
PT/OT 4.0  
Social Work 3.5

MBNHA 3.0 PC

MBNHA 0.5 A



Member Information
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Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)
Faculty Photos
Marla Berg-Weger, PhD, LCSW
Professor Emeritus and Executive Director, Gateway Geriatric Education Center
Saint Louis University School of Social Work
Faculty
Parneeta Bhatia, MD
Resident
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Faculty
Faculty Photos
Debbie Blessing, B.S.
GWEP Project Coordinator
A.T. Still University
Faculty
Oscar A. Cepeda, MD
Assistant Professor, IM-General
St. Louis University School of Medicine
Faculty
Joan M Davis, PhD, Researcher
Professor and Assistant Dean of Research
Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health
Faculty
Faculty Photos
Susan J. Elliott, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, Nurse Practitioner
Certified Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Faculty
Mary E. Fox, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Visiting Nurse Association of Greater St. Louis
Faculty
Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN
President
John A. Hartford Foundation
Faculty
Faculty Photos
Julie Gammack, MD
Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education, Professor of Medicine
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Faculty
Faculty Photos
George T. Grossberg, MD
Inaugural Henry & Amelia Nasrallah Endowed Professor, Director, Division of Geriatric Psychiatry
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience, St Louis University School of Medicine
Faculty
Faculty Photos
Debbie Hayden, RN, BSN, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy Manager
Mercy Hospital Perry
Faculty
Patricia Inks, MS, RDH, dental education
Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health
Faculty
Faculty Photos
Janice Lundy, BSW, MA, MHA
Geriatric Program Manager, Social Service Manager, Director of the North American Cognitive Stimulation Training (CST) Institute
Mercy Hospital Perry
Faculty
Reshma A. Merchant, MBChB, MRCP, FAMS, FRCP
University Medicine Cluster, National University Health System, Singapore
Singapore
Faculty
John E. Morley, MD
Professor and Director, Division of Geriatric Medicine - Department of Internal Medicine
Saint Louis University
Faculty
Olaide Oluwole-Sangoseni, PhD MSc PT DPT
Associate Professor, Physical Therapy Program
Maryville University
Faculty
Robin Pendleton
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Faculty
Miriam Rodin, PhD, MD
Professor
Saint Louis University
Faculty
Faculty Photos
Angela M Sanford, MD
Interim Division Director, Associate Professor of Geriatrics
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Faculty
James Stowe, PhD
MARC
Faculty
Sue Tebb, PhD, MSW, RYT-500
Saint Louis University School of Social Work
Faculty
Faculty Photos
Lina M Toledo Franco, MD
Palliative Care Division Director, Hospice and Palliative Care Fellowship Program Director, Internal Medicine - Geriatrics - Palliative Care
SSM Saint Louis University Hospital, Assistant Professor Saint Louis University
Faculty
Selena Washington, PhD, OTR/L
Faculty
Faculty Photos
Max Zubatsky, PhD, Medical Educator
Associate Professor, Medical Family Therapy
Saint Louis University
Faculty
Nothing to disclose

Wednesday, June 2, 2021
 
32nd Annual SLU Summer Geriatric Institute-The Future of Geriatric Care in Older Adults and CST Certification

Welcome and Introductions - Marla Berg-Weger, PhD, LCSW
8:00AM - 8:10AM
Introduction to Dementias
8:10AM - 8:45AM
Angela M Sanford, MD

Presented by Angela Sanford, MD, CMD

Dr. Sanford will provide an overview of dementias and current assessment and treatment options.


CST Historical Perspective, Development, and Evidence
8:45AM - 9:15AM
Janice Lundy, BSW, MA, MHA

Presented by Janice Lundy, BSW, MA, MHA

Introduction of CST interventions and discussion of the evidence that supports the implementation of this non-pharmacologic intervention.


CST Key Features and Guiding Principles
9:15AM - 10:00AM
Max Zubatsky, PhD, Medical Educator

Presented by Max Xubatsky, PhD, LMFT

Dr. Zubatsky wil provide an overview of the key features and guiding principles of individual and group CST.


Morning Break
10:00AM - 10:15AM
Why CST Works and Implementation of Group CST Intervention
10:15AM - 11:15AM
Debbie Hayden, RN, BSN, OTR/L

Presented by Debbie Hayden, RN, BSN, OTR/L

Ms. Hayden will review the evidence behind CST effectiveness and introduce the 14 sessions.


CST in Action Videos/Homework Assignments
11:15AM - 12:00PM
Debbie Blessing, B.S.

Presented by Debbie Blessing, BS


Thursday, June 3, 2021
Welcome
7:45AM - 8:00AM
Marla Berg-Weger, PhD, LCSW
John E. Morley, MD

Welcome
The Future of Geriatric Medicine
8:00AM - 9:00AM
John E. Morley, MD

Presented by John E. Morley, MB, BCh

Dr. Morley will address a longstanding issue that has been highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the number of geriatricians on the decline, what strategies for health care will best serve the curent and future older adult community?


Trauma Informed Care of Older Adults
9:00AM - 9:30AM
Julie Gammack, MD

Presented by Julie Gammack, MD

This sesion will discuss the use of trauma informed care strategies in providing care for older adults in in- and out-patient settings.


Innovation in Exercise for Frail Elders
9:30AM - 10:00AM
Janice Lundy, BSW, MA, MHA

Presented by Janice Lundy, BSW, MA, MHA

Ms. Lundy will introduce the pilot implementation of the HUR (Helsinki University Research) exercise device with frail older adults at Perry County Memorial Hospital in Perryville, Missouri.


Morning Break
10:00AM - 10:15AM
Resilience through Engagement - An Occupational, Physical, and Social Based Telehealth Program for Older Adults
10:15AM - 10:45AM
Selena Washington, PhD, OTR/L

Presented by Selena Washington, PhD, OTR/L

The goal of this program is to create a social and occupational engagement intervention program, specifically for at risk populations social distancing during the COVID 19 pandemic. The target population are high risk for COVID-19 hospitalization and mortality based on race, underlying health conditions, and age; specifically, African American older adults age =60 years. We aimed to discover beneficial interventions to decrease the impact of social isolation as described in the COVID-19 Social Connectivity Paradox.


Activity Promotes Mobility
10:45AM - 11:15AM
Olaide Oluwole-Sangoseni, PhD MSc PT DPT

Presented by Olaide Oluwole-Sangoseni, PT, PhD, DPT, MSc, FNAP

This presentation will present an insight into functional activities that are essential for active aging.


COVID-19 from the Geriatrician and Patient Perspectives
11:15AM - 12:00PM
Angela M Sanford, MD

Presented by Angela Sanford, MD, CMD

This presentation will provide a fontine perspective from a geriatrician on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults, particularly in the residential care setting


Lunch Break
12:00PM - 1:00PM
The Max K. Horwitt Memorial Nutrition Lecture: Age-Friendly Health Systems: The John A. Hartford 4Ms Model
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN

Presented by Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN

Dr. Fulmer will present concepts of the 4Ms model for creating an age-friendly health system. The 4Ms include: what matters, mentation, medications, and mobility.


Health System Management of Community Services for Social Health Interventions using the 4Ms Model
2:00PM - 3:00PM
James Stowe, PhD

Presented by James Stowe, PhD

Dr. Stowe will discuss the implementaton of the Age-Friendly Systems 4Ms Model in the context of working with community-based services.


Workshop A: Life is Movement so Prime the Pump
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Sue Tebb, PhD, MSW, RYT-500

Presented by Sue Tebb, PhD, MSW, C-IAYT, RYT-500

This workshop will address the benefits of moving our bodies by intergrating somatc body movement with breathing and mindfulness techniques. The presenter will introduce the benefits of moving our bodies, expecially as we grow older, and discuss how to realistically and effectively incorporate somatic movement into your daily life.


Workshop B: Identification, Reporting, and Intervention in Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Robin Pendleton

Presented by Robin Pendleton

If you’re a mandated reporter; you have options in reporting adult abuse/neglect /exploitation in Missouri. This workshop will include information on MO Adult Protective Services (APS), Mandated Reporters of Adult Abuse, clients served, signs and symptoms of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation, changes to MO Adult Abuse Hotline, reporting and expected responses from MO APS staff.


Friday, June 4, 2021
Welcome - Marla Berg-Weger, PhD, LCSW
7:45AM - 8:00AM
Flood Memorial Alzheimer’s Disease Lecture: Rapid Geriatric Assessment and Primary Prevention of Frailty in Community and Primary Care
8:00AM - 9:15AM
Reshma A. Merchant, MBChB, MRCP, FAMS, FRCP

Presented by Reshma A. Merchant, MBChB, MRCP, FAMS, FRCP

With rapidly aging population worldwide and limited number of geriatricians, Rapid Geriatric Assessment (RGA) iPad application tool takes less than 5 minutes to screen and provide management plan for four geriatric syndromes: frailty, sarcopenia, anorexia of aging and cognitive dysfunction. At risk seniors are referred to peer-led dual-task exercise program conducted in more than 70 sites and expanding in Singapore.


Treating Cancer in Older Adults
9:15AM - 9:45AM
Miriam Rodin, PhD, MD

Presented by Miriam Rodin, MD, PhD

Dr. Rodin will share current research and strategies for diagnosing and treating cancer among older adults.


Morning Break
9:45AM - 10:00AM
The Microbiome and Alzheimer's Disease
10:00AM - 11:00AM
George T. Grossberg, MD

Presented by George T. Grossberg, MD

There is growing evidence that alterations in gut bacteria may contribute to the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's Dsease, thus opening up potential new avenues of prevention and treatment.


AIM - Targeting Palliative Care in the Home
11:00AM - 11:30AM
Mary E. Fox, MD

Presented by Mary Fox, MD

Dr. Fox will provide an overview of the palliative care-focused program, AIM, and the results of the ongoing project to assess patients' well-being.


Oral Health: Essential for General Well-being
11:30AM - 12:00PM
Patricia Inks, MS, RDH, dental education
Joan M Davis, PhD, Researcher

Presented by Joan Davis, PhD and Patricia Inks, MS, RDH

This interactive presentation will briefly review the importance of a healthy, functioning dentition to support good nutrition and overall health of older adults. We will explore what those in geriatric care can do to support oral and general health.


Lunch Break
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Workshop C: Part I: Addressing Loneliness and Social Isolation Through a Circle of Friends
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Marla Berg-Weger, PhD, LCSW
Max Zubatsky, PhD, Medical Educator

Presented by Marla Berg-Weger, PhD, LCSW and Max Zuatsky, PhD, LMFT

Part I of this two-part workshop will provide participants with knowledge and skills to facilitate this evidence-based non-pharmacologic Intervention, Circle of Friends, developed to decrease loneliness and social isolation.


Workshop D: Geriatric Assessment From Basic to Advanced
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Susan J. Elliott, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, Nurse Practitioner
Angela M Sanford, MD

Presented by Susan Elliott, FNP, Ahmed Eltarras, MD, and Angela Sanford, MD. CMD

This interprofessional team will provide an overview of assessment for older adults from basic, brief assessment through the more advanced, comprehensive assessments conducted by a geriatric care team, including home care and Medicare Annual Wellness Visits. 


Afternoon Break
3:00PM - 3:15PM
Workshop E: Part II: Addressing Loneliness and Social Isolation Through a Circle of Friends
3:15PM - 5:00PM
Marla Berg-Weger, PhD, LCSW
Max Zubatsky, PhD, Medical Educator

Presented by Marla Berg-Weger, PhD, LCSW and Max Zubatsky, PhD, LMFT

This workshop will provide participants with knowledge and skills to facilitate this evidence-based non-pharmacologic intervention, Circle of Friends, developed to decrease loneliness and social isolation. 


Workshop F: Palliative Care
3:15PM - 5:00PM
Parneeta Bhatia, MD
Oscar A. Cepeda, MD
Lina M Toledo Franco, MD

Presented by Parneeta Bhatia, MD, Oscar Cepeda, MD, and Lina Toledo Franco, MD

Physicians working in palliative care will discuss the role of palliative care with older patients and their care partners. 


Saturday, June 5, 2021
Sunday, June 6, 2021
Monday, June 7, 2021
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Skills Practice
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Janice Lundy, BSW, MA, MHA

Presented by Janice Lundy, BSW, MA

Ms. Lundy will provide strategies and techniqes for integrating an exercise protocol into CST Interventions.


Group Development and Maintenance CST (mCST)
9:00AM - 9:30AM
Janice Lundy, BSW, MA, MHA

Presented by Janice Lundy

This presentation will provide strategies for forming a CST group and the rationale and structure of mCST, an option for continuing member participation folowing the inital 14-session intervention.

 

Will provide strategies for forming a CST group and the rationale and structure of mCST, an operation for continuing member participation following the initial 14-session intervention.


Break
9:30AM - 9:45AM
Group Dynamics - Cultural Dynamics -Virtual CST
9:45AM - 10:45AM
Max Zubatsky, PhD, Medical Educator

Presented by Max Zubatsky, PhD, LMFT

Dr. Zubatsky will provide strategies for facilitating group dynamics from a culturally competent approach, and offer guidance on virtual delivery of CST.


Individual CST (iCST)
10:45AM - 11:15AM
Debbie Blessing, B.S.

Presented by Debbie Blessing, BS

Strategies for delivering Individual CST (iCST).


Combining Exercise with CST, Billing for Services
11:15AM - 11:45AM
Debbie Hayden, RN, BSN, OTR/L

Presented by Debbie Hayden, RN, BSN, OTR/L

The final sessionwill introduce attendees to approaches for incorporating appropriate exercise into the CST protocol and strategies for clinicians to seek reimbursement for delivery of CST.


Wrap Up and Evaluation
11:45AM - 12:00PM

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Saint Louis University School of Social Work

Saint Louis University Gateway Geriatric Education Center

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