Program for Friday May 13, 2022

Ticketed session. No additional fee.
Faculty:  Anthony G. Arslan, DO; Mithil V. Choksey, MD; Marina L. Blagodatny, MD, CMD 
Learning Objectives: (1) review the prevalence and impact of BPV; (2) perform a Dix Halpike and a lateral roll; and (3) perform canalith repositioning maneuvers to diagnose and resolve vertiginous symptoms.
 

Developed by the Research Committee
Moderator: Sarah Berry, MD
This session will present the latest peer-reviewed geriatrics research with questions and answers to follow.  Learning Objectives: (1) discuss new and original research in geriatrics; (2) describe an emerging concept or new scientific focus in aging research; and (3) summarize the key findings of projects with relevance to care of older adults.

Sponsored by the Teachers Section and the Education Committee   
Moderator: Julia Hiner, MD
This workshop presents a forum for teachers of geriatric education to share topics and materials of common interest, such as program development, curriculum, educational process and research in teaching and evaluation. Learning Objective: (1) describe and exchange geriatric education and teaching materials.

Presenters: Susan W. Lehmann, MD and Shilpa Srinivasan, MD

Older adults with serious mental illness can present management challenges.  In this session, geriatric psychiatrists, Susan W. Lehmann, MD and Shilpa Srinivasan, MD, discuss several common serious psychiatric conditions and provide helpful recommendations for best practice and clinical care.

Learning Objectives: (1) describe the approach to evaluating an older patient with affective symptoms; (2) discuss the pharmacologic considerations related to treatment of severe mood disorders in later life; (3) describe the approach to evaluating an older patient with psychotic symptoms; and (4) discuss the pharmacologic considerations related to treatment of psychotic disorders in later life. 

Sponsored by the Geriatric Surgical Co-Management Special Interest Group and the Geriatrics for Specialists Initiative
Moderator: Nadia Mujahid, MD, CMD, AGSF
This session will present innovative ways to positively impact and improve the perioperative care of older adults, focused on the period of time prior to surgery and in the outpatient setting. Learning Objectives: (1) describe and contrast different successful ambulatory geriatric surgery co-management models and their specific care management strategies and treatment interventions to improve quality of life and outcomes in older patients prior to surgery; (2) review innovative components for building a future co-management workforce; and (3) discuss working with multiple perioperative disciplines to build an integrated model of care as a perioperative surgical home, highlighting the Geriatric Surgery Verification Program process.

Sponsored by the National Academies of Science Engineering and Medicine, AGS and AMDA, the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care
Moderator: Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP
This session will present the critical findings and recommendations from the 2022 report of the National Academies of Science Engineering and Medicine Committee on Quality of Care in Nursing Homes. Learning Objectives: (1) contribute to public policy, research and care delivery design to improve outcomes for residents and staff in US nursing homes; (2) review Committee findings and recommendations to improve staffing; (3) discuss Committee findings and recommendations related to financing and health information technology; and (4) describe Committee findings and recommendations to improve quality assurance and emergency planning.

Co-Chairs: Kieran McAvoy, MD & Brent Schel, MD
All residents and 4th year medical students are encouraged to attend this section meeting. Come and meet others and discuss your own ideas about the field and ways to get more involved in AGS. Geriatricians will be present to discuss geriatrics as a career and opportunities in the field.  Fellowship directors will be representing their programs at the fellowship fair portion of the section meeting. Breakfast will be served.
 

Co-Chairs:  Lee A. Jennings, MD, MSHS & Lisa Miura, MD
This Section is intended for AGS members of all disciplines working in geriatrics. The purpose is to provide a forum for women to discuss challenges and share ideas related to their personal and professional lives. This year’s topic will be Redefining Leadership: A Panel Discussion on Defining Leadership, Professional Growth, and Overcoming Challenges as a Female Leader in the Field. Panelists: Sharon Inouye, MD, MPH; Amy Westcott, MD, MHPE, CMD, FAAHPM, AGSF; Crystal Burkhardt, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, FCCP.  Breakfast will be served. 

Please join us as we honor and celebrate this year’s prestigious award winners:

Presenter: Amy S. Kelley, MD, MSHS

Learning objectives: (1) identify the complex layers of personal, social and contextual factors that impact the health and well-being of seriously ill older adults; (2) describe the challenges related to timely identification of those with serious illness; (3) consider the impact of illness and care experiences on care partners and families; and (4) imagine the policies, programs, research and workforce we must develop to improve the care of older adults. 
 

Sponsored by the Research Committee

Learning Objectives: (1) list specific challenges in medical decision-making for patients with comorbid cancer and heart disease; (2) discuss the role of technology or mobile health in promoting behavioral and lifestyle change in these populations; and (3) describe biological and social factors that contribute to the common co-occurrence of cancer and cardiovascular disease in older Americans.

Aging and Cardiovascular System
Daniel E. Forman, MD

Challenges in Medical Decision-Making in the Management of Comorbid Cancer and Heart Disease
William Dale, MD, PhD 

Developing and Assessing a Mobile Health Exercise Intervention for Older Patients with Cancer
Kah Poh (Melissa) Loh, MBBCh, BAO, MS
 

Ticketed session. No additional fee.

Faculty:  Anthony G. Arslan, DO; Mithil V. Choksey, MD; Marina L. Blagodatny, MD, CMD 
Learning Objectives: (1) review the prevalence and impact of BPV; (2) perform a Dix Halpike and a lateral roll; and (3) perform canalith repositioning maneuvers to diagnose and resolve vertiginous symptoms.
 

Moderator: Peter A. Hollmann, MD, AGSF
Learning Objective: (1) discuss care management, advance care planning, collaborative behavioral health and other services, including what is new in 2022.
 

Chair: Gregory Ouellet, MD

The Junior Faculty Research Career Development Meeting is a great opportunity for junior faculty and research fellows to meet each other and to receive advice on career development from mid-career and senior faculty. This year will have presentations by Alexander Smith, MD and Amy Kind, MD, the 2021 and 2019 Yoshikawa Awardees for Outstanding Scientific Achievement in Clinical Investigation.  These talks will be followed by a panel Q & A about career transition points with Drs. Smith and Kind and the 2019-2021 Outstanding Junior Investigator Awardees: Andrew Cohen, MD;  Lauren Ferrante, MD and Nancy Schoenborn, MD.   

Sponsored by the Clinical Research in Dementia Special Interest Group
Moderator: Jin H. Han, MD, MSc & Esther S. Oh, MD, PhD
This program is intended to provide information for health professionals who wish to learn more about long-term clinical outcomes of COVID-19 (long COVID). Learning Objectives: (1) describe current understanding of acute SARS-CoV-2 infection and post-COVID-19 pulmonary outcomes as well as a model for approach to care, with a focus on the importance of rehabilitation throughout the continuum of care; (2) discuss how COVID-19 affects cognitive outcomes and discuss potential interventions to improve cognition; and (3) longitudinally assess psychiatric sequelae of COVID-19 and implement behavioral and pharmacological intervention strategies in clinical practice.

Sponsored by the Patient Priorities Aligned Care for Older Adults with Multiple Chronic Conditions Special Interest Group
Moderator: Mary E. Tinetti, MD
This symposium is designed for clinicians who desire to provide care aligned with the specific health priorities of their older patients who have multiple chronic conditions. Learning Objectives: (1) adapt and implement patient priorities aligned decision making across different settings; and (2) describe the challenges and opportunities of implementing patient priorities aligned decision making across different settings.
 

Sponsored by the Research Committee
Moderator: Caroline S. Blaum , MD, MS

This session will present the latest peer-reviewed geriatrics research with questions and answers to follow.  Learning Objectives: (1) discuss new and original geriatrics research; (2) describe an emerging concept or new scientific focus in aging research; and (3) summarize the key findings of projects with relevance to care of older adults.
 

Moderator: Liron Sinvani, MD
This interactive workshop is divided into three didactic topic areas delivered by an interprofessional panel (geriatrician, hospitalist, speech pathologist) followed by small group discussions. Learning Objectives: (1) standardize a screening and diagnostic process for older adults with oropharyngeal dysphagia; (2) utilize a more informed decision-making process with patients and caregivers regarding decisions for long-term oral intake and its impact on quality of life; (3) describe the limitations of chest radiographs in diagnosing pneumonia in older adults; and (4) identify risk factors that inform antimicrobial management of aspiration pneumonia.

Moderator: Peter A. Hollmann, MD, AGSF

This session presents some of the major AGS achievements over the past two years as well as our ongoing AGS work throughout the pandemic.  A few major highlights will cover the intersection of structural racism and ageism in AGS public policy activities; FDA approval and Medicare coverage of Aducanumab; and influencing and improving payment accuracy and services for older adult care. Learning Objectives: (1) describe legislative and regulatory opportunities for influencing public policy; and (2) discuss how AGS incorporates new public policy priorities into its existing advocacy efforts and how the Society works in coalition.