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Mark Your Calendar for the 14th Annual Update in Geriatrics: "Evidence-Based Highlights" Virtual CPD Conference Wed, Nov 20, 2024
Joined October 2020
Congratulations to Heather Bulley, Marie Migliarini, and Christine Lam-Au, our 2024 Clinical Excellence Award recipients. We appreciate your dedication to caring for our patients!
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3 - No difference in long term outcomes between delayed vs immediate levadopa therapy for PD patients 4 - Gabapentinoids have a long list of side effects and should be prescribed with caution 5 - The earlier and longer we try to prevent dementia, the better
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Another great session by Dr. Zahra Goodarzi! We reviewed pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of the neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia. Need practical, evidence based ideas to manage these symptoms? Dr. Goodarzi suggests you check out
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Dr. Robert Butcher (PhD in Bioethics) walks us through the nuances of restraint use and capacity assessment in older adults -- minimizing harm, balancing perspectives, and advanced care planning. #MacGeriUpdate2024
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A great resource for providers, patients and care partners:
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The bottom line: There is no evidence that surgery or anesthesia can cause cognitive change. BUT - there are still surgical risks for older adults. In those with post-op delirium or cognitive change, consider secondary causes such as stroke, coronary disease, pain, or infection.
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We're back from break with an excellent talk by Dr. Sidhu about cannabis use in older adults. 🧠Potential indications may include chronic pain, agitation, and sleep 🧠Our understanding of nabilone vs plant based therapies is growing 🧠Consider cost, drug interactions, and safety
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Other key points: 🔑Tau burden plays important role in effectiveness of anti-amyloid therapy 🔑Shared decision-making and thoughtful discussions needed for mAb therapy 🔑Currently, CSF or PET needed to ID biomarkers
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Dr. David Tang-Wai teaches us how to systematically approach dementias with parkinsonism. ⭐️ Timing is key! ⭐️ Consider ALL differentials (PSP, CBD, MSA, DLB, IPD, vascular) from the start, instead of an "afterthought" of IPD. ⭐️ Characterize the motor and non-motor symptoms.
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A great example of how multidisciplinary interventions have been implemented in one UK clinic, with a direct increase in hospital admissions amongst patients:
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Congratulations to our Lifelong Achievement Award recipient, Brenda Flaherty. Thank you for your outstanding contributions to health care in Hamilton.
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Today's the day! Kicking it off with introductions and housekeeping at 8:45 AM.
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