Improving Function through Innovative Interventions for the Most Common Problems of Older Adults

Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate evidence-based exercise protocols for a variety of diagnoses and conditions in the older adult population.
• Design exercise prescriptions, dosing and intensity for the older adult with a variety of impairments.
• List trends in demographics of the aging population in the United States.
• Compare and contrast common pathologic conditions in the older adult population referred to therapy settings.
• Use appropriate functional tools and measures for the older adult population.
• Identify factors which contribute to fall risk in older adults.
• Demonstrate evidence-based interventions to address fall risk in the older adult population.
• Individualize evidence-based protocols for older adults accounting for comorbidities, complexities, and motivational factors.

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 NY, IL, CA, TX, and NM, and this course provides 20 contact hours of continuing education. This course is also approved for PTs and PTAs in AZ, MD, NJ, OH, PA and UT for 20 contact Hours.  This course is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy for 20 Hours (12 General & 8 Direct Access). Approval # PTPR016026. This course is approved by the Nevada Board of Physical Therapy for 15 Cont. Ed. Units. 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. This live (in person), distance learning independent and distance learning interactive course is offered at 2.0 CEUs, intermediate educational level, for categories of OT Service Delivery and Foundational Knowledge. Approval # 6017.  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 

7:30 AM- Registration and Continental Breakfast 

8:00 AM- Introduction: demographics of aging, multi-system changes with aging, ageism 

8:15 AM- Generalized weakness – a common sequela. Hospital-associated deconditioning and frailty. Hand-held dynamometry, one-repetition maximum testing, resistance training prescription for older adults. Lecture and lab practice. 

9:45 AM- Break 

10:00 AM- Strengthening protocols – Acute and post-acute interventions. High -intensity functional resistive training, power training and more. Lecture and lab practice. 

11:00 AM- Acute and chronic stroke. Epidemiology, protocols/interventions including circuit training, timed gait speed trials, repetitive task practice, backwards walking training, motor imagery training, high-intensity walking training, and more. Lecture and lab practice. 

1:00 PM- Working lunch – Case Study 

2:00 PM- Parkinson’s disease: epidemiology, evidence-based interventions including auditory cueing, multidirectional stepping, sensorimotor agility exercise, dual – task training, Tai Chi, high-intensity aerobic training and more. Lecture and lab practice. 

3:30 PM- Break 

3:45 PM- Peripheral neuropathy interventions: Lecture and lab practice. Balance training, seated/standing/ walking exercise protocols. 

4:45 PM- Functional tools and outcome measures: muscle performance/chair rise, endurance, static and dynamic balance, agility. Lecture and lab practice. 

5:45PM- Discussion, questions and answers. 

6:30 PM- Adjourn 

DAY 2 

7:30 AM- Continental Breakfast 

8:00 AM- Musculoskeletal conditions in the older adult: lecture and lab practice. Evidence-based protocols for osteoarthritis/advanced osteoarthritis of the knee, hip and shoulder, rheumatoid arthritis, thoracic kyphosis, osteoporosis, total knee replacement. 

10:00 AM- Break 

10:15 AM- Hip fracture: Demise is not inevitable with quality intervention! Evidence-based interventions including progressive strength training, home-based exercise protocols and more. Lecture and lab practice. 

12:15 PM- Working lunch – Case Studies 

1:15 PM- Balance, Gait and Fall Risk. Lecture and lab practice. Researched protocols for balance, gait, vestibular training, task-oriented walking and more. 

3:15 PM- Break 

3:30 PM- Home programs that make a difference, including for lower-functioning older adults. Motivational interviewing. Lecture and lab practice. 

4:30 PM- Complexities and common co-morbidities to consider

5:00 PM- Case studies: Showing skill, medical necessity and progress in our care. 

6:00 PM- Discussion, questions and answers. 

6:30 PM- Adjourn 

Cancellation/Refund Policy:
By Participants: Participant cancellations must be received in writing at least two weeks prior to the seminar date for tuition refund less a $75 administration fee. NO refunds will be made after this date.
By Great Seminars: In the event that a course is cancelled by Great Seminars and Books, participants will be offered the equivalent number of hours of another live course or a full refund. Great Seminars and Books is not responsible for course related expenses that participants may incur such as transportation including air fare, lodging or meals. It is highly recommended that you obtain refundable travel expenses.