Maximizing Function in Neurology for Older Adults: Stroke, Parkinson’s, Fall reduction, Gait and Balance

1. Demonstrate the latest examination and intervention techniques for patients with stroke, Parkinson’s disease and gait and balance disorders.
2. Design effective rehabilitation program for geriatric patients with stroke, Parkinson’s disease and gait and balance disorders.
3. Prescribe a motivational program to enhance intervention outcomes for older patients with neurological deficits.
4. Differentiate between dementia and depression and provide meaningful intervention for the challenges presented by these diagnoses.
5. Describe normal and pathological changes in the neurological system of an older person.
6. Recognize the different movement disorders commonly seen in older persons.
7. Compare and contrast various methods of examining patients with stroke, Parkinson’s disease and gait and balance disorders for specific outcomes.
8. Identify fall risk factors, gait impairments and gait & balance deviations and develop specific approach to assess gait, balance and falls in the older patient using a variety of cutting-edge tools.
9. Create innovative screening and intervention programs for balance and gait deficits commonly seen in older persons.

EDUCATIONAL CREDIT: A certificate of attendance for 20 contact hours of educational activity (20 CEUs or 2.0 CEUs depending on how your Practice Act determines CEUs in your state) will be awarded to registrants upon completion of the seminar. Great Seminars and Books is an Approved CE Provider for PTs and PTAs in AR, OK, NY, IL, NC, CA, TX, NM, and KY and this course provides 20 contact hours of continuing education. This course is also approved for PTs and PTAs in UT, AZ, MD, NJ, IN, MN, NV, LA, KS, WI, MS, and OH for 20 Contact Hours.. Our courses also meet the guidelines for approval in TN, PA, SD, MI, AL, VA, MO, IN, AZ, DE, GA, NH, OR, RI, UT, VT, WY and MO. Courses are accepted for CEUs in NE, ID, MT, WA, CT, IA, and ND. If you do not see your state listed, please give our office a call.

Great Seminars and Books is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Approval # 5363.  This live course is offered at 2.0 CEUs, intermediate educational level, for categories of OT Service Delivery and Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.  This course is not approved by ASHA or Board of Certification.

Your tuition may be tax deductible. Any reference to or mention of state rules or regulations concerning continuing education requirements are true and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of print. If you have questions, please contact your board or regulating body.

If you do not see your state listed, please give our office a call at 877 794 7328.

Day 1

7:30AM – Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00AM – Introduction: Working with the Older Patient with Neurological Problems • Dementia: Implications for Rehabilitation • Depression • Motivation • Evidence Based Protocols

10:30AM – Break

10:45AM – The Neurology of Aging: Differentiating Pathological and Normal Aging • Neuropathies • Tremors • Weakness • Movement Disorders • MRIs and Aging • Clinical Prediction Rule for Peripheral Neuropathy

12:30PM – Working Lunch (on your own) Motivational Case Study or Practice Gait and Balance Tests

1:30PM – Parkinson’s Disease – Evidence Based Examination and Intervention • Rhythmic Cueing to Axial Mobility and many more

4:15PM – Break

4:30PM – Optimizing the Neurological Environment • Exploring Sensory Loss with Age • Special Feature on The Rehabilitation Specialist’s Role • Evidence Based Examination and Intervention

6:30PM – Questions and Answers