The Older Adult with Multi-Morbidity: What Matters Most?

GREAT Seminars and Books

Format(s):   Online Seminars
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy
Contact Hours:   3
Registration Fee:   $99.00

Objectives

Describe the challenges presented by multi-morbidity in the care of older adults. Discuss approaches to the individualized care of older adults with multi-morbidity. Apply concepts of comprehensive geriatric assessment to identify intervention priorities. Determine appropriate exercise and activity interventions to prevent and treat mobility disability in older adults.

Target Audience

PT, PTA, OT, OTA

Confirmation Notes

Agenda

Description

This course discusses an approach to the care of older adults with multi-morbidity that considers patients priorities and preferences across their multiple conditions. The importance of comprehensive geriatric assessment to develop patient-centered and individualized goals and interventions is stressed. Strategies for exercise and activity interventions for older adults with multi-morbidity are presented.