Older Adults with Pain: Most Effective Pharmacologic and Non-Pharmacologic Therapies

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Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS Related seminars and products

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Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS, is a board-certified Physician Assistant specializing in Geriatric Internal Medicine. He practices medicine in the greater Minneapolis area. In addition to his private practice, he has been on the faculty at the University of Utah since 1994 and has been involved in medicine for over 30 years.

Steven is the co-founder of Twin Cities Physicians, which serves older adults at nearly all levels of their care. He has presented nationally for over 15 years, primarily speaking about geriatric-related syndromes.

Steven is the author of Geriatric Pharmacology: The Principals of Practice & Clinical Recommendations, Second Edition, and also sits on several boards whose purpose is to elevate the level of care in medicine for the patients they serve. Steven has been described as a “dynamic” educator and one of the most engaging presenters around.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Steven Atkinson is the founder and co-owner of Twin Cities Physicians and Midwest Geriatrics Services, and he is the owner of Mindful Geriatrics, LLC. He provides legal counseling services to medical professionals and receives compensation. Steve Atkinson receives compensation for course development from Executive Links. He is adjunct faculty at the University of Utah. Steve Atkinson receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He formerly owned stocks/shares in Moderna, Inc. He is a stock holder with Eli Lilly. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies have been mitigated.
Non-financial: Steven Atkinson is a member of the board for MDMA. He is a member of AMDA/PALTC, GMPA, and others. For a complete list, please contact info@pesi.com.

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Objectives

1. Analyze the pathogenesis of pain in the elderly.
2. Evaluate screening tools available for the treatment of pain among older adults.
3. Reduce the risks associated with opioid pain therapy, including opioid use disorder, overdose, and death.

Outline

• Acute vs. persistent pain
• Nociceptive vs. neuropathic pain
• Physiological changes in the elderly

• A comprehensive geriatric exam
• Exam for those with dementia
• Evaluate screening tool options

• CDC Clinical Practice Guideline on pain
• Non-pharmacological approaches
• Pharmacological approaches
• Adjuvant therapies
• Opioids – Guidelines specific to geriatrics
• Cannabinoids

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physicians
• Physician Assistants
• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapist Assistants
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Speech Language Pathologists
• Social Workers
• Counselors
• Nursing Home Administrators