“Acute Hospital Care of Older Adults: Delirium and Beyond”

Advances in Aging Research Lectures

SPEAKER: Serena Scott, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, General Internal Medicine and Palliative Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson
TOPIC: “Acute Hospital Care of Older Adults: Delirium and Beyond”

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This lecture is hosted by the University of Arizona Center on Aging Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program in conjunction with the Division of Geriatrics, General Internal Medicine and Palliative Medicine, Department of Medicine, UA College of Medicine - Tucson.

Objectives:

1. Understand common ailments faced by hospitalized older adults.
2. Know how to recognize and treat in-hospital delirium.
3. Describe prevention strategies to minimize complications for hospitalized older adults.

Accreditation Statement:
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Statement(s):
All faculty, CME planning committee members, and the CME office reviewers have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with commercial interests that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning this CME activity.

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