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 Stony Brook University
Health Sciences Center
Long Island Geriatric Education Center
(LIGEC)
Long Island Geriatric Education Center
Interdisciplinary Overview of Geriatrics & Gerontology 2008
(All classes will be held from 3 – 5 pm)
Date |
Topic |
Speakers |
Hours |
Location |
2/27/08 |
-Aging in America: The Face of Tomorrow
-How We Age as Individuals: Theories & Physiology of Aging |
P. Kuemmel, MS, RPAC
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2 hours
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LH3 |
3/5/08*
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Pharmacologic Changes of Aging/Drug Prescribing in the Elderly
Elder Abuse |
J. Beizer, Pharm.D.
A. Torres, MD |
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1 hour
1 hour |
LH2* |
3/12/08 |
Geriatric Interdisciplinary Team Training (GITT) |
P. Kuemmel, MS, RPAC and GITT Faculty |
2 hours
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L3-155 + breakout |
3/26/08 |
Geriatric Rehabilitation Overview (includes small group stations)
Exercise and Aging |
B. Horowitz, PhD, OTR/L
Brian Davis, PT |
2 hours |
LH3 +
OT/PT labs |
4/2/08 |
Iatrogenic Disease
Functional Aspects of Vision and Aging |
C. Foley, MD
C. Strand, RN, MBA |
1 hour
1 hour |
LH3 |
4/9/08 |
Resources for the Elderly
Caregiver Issues |
L. Strano-Paul, MD
G. O’Connell, MSW
D. Jyringi, MPS |
2 hours
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LH3 +
breakout |
4/16/08 |
-Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment: “Tools of the Trade”
-Psychology of Aging |
L. Strano-Paul, MD
A. Lurie, PhD |
1 hour
1 hour
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LH2 |
* Held in conjunction with the University Hospital National Patient Safety Awareness Week Seminars
Course Directors: Peter D. Kuemmel, MS, RPAC Contact info: pkuemmel@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Lisa Strano-Paul, MD LIGEC L2-155 Stony brook, NY 11794-8288
631-444-8279 Fax: 631-444-8240
LIGEC@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Blackboard: Long Island Geriatric
Education Center
Core Faculty : Carlos Vidal, PhD (Social Welfare)
Kathleen Shurpin, RN, PhD (Nursing)
Beverly P. Horowitz, PhD, OTR/L (SHTM)
If you have a physical, psychological, medical or learning disability that may impact your course work, please contact Disability Support Services,128 ECC Building (631) 632-6748. They will determine with you what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation is confidential. Students who require assistance during emergency evacuation are encouraged to discuss their needs with their professors and Disability Support Services. For procedures and information go to the following web site:http://www.ehs.sunysb.edu and search Fire safety and Evacuation and Disabilities.
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