Live Courses

The one day Healthy Aging Conference is an overview of the most pressing and innovative geriatrics topics in the field. Presenters with backgrounds in healthcare, medicine, mental health, nursing, allied health, and other fields will share cutting edge knowledge around key topics in older adult care. Attendees will be able to use these skills in everyday practice in primary care, geriatrics clinics, and other community-based settings. The conference will have three morning plenary talks on innov...

Few interventions are shown to effectively help stimulate memory, cognition, and mood in older adults with mild to moderate dementia. Originally developed from the UK, Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is an evidence based approach to stimulate memory of participants in an interactive psychosocial group setting. This training, given by expert facilitators in CST, will provide the background of CST, the techniques of the group, and areas to consider when implementing this in one's practice.

One the biggest risks for physical ailments and hospitalizations in older adults are falls. While caregivers and professionals try to attend to certain physical and mental health challenges of loved ones, the prevention of falls is often times very challenging. This interactive training will deliver introductory content about the basics of fall prevention, body strength, and exercise tips for older adults. Professionals will receive helpful techniques that they can implement ...

The SSM Saint Louis University Oncology CME is an educational event focused on highlighting advances in cancer care as it applies to new treatment options and procedures available at SSM Saint Louis University. This is an opportunity to promote emerging practices within SSM Saint Louis University, and also to connect and improve collaboration between SSM Cancer Care providers.