Program for Friday May 10, 2024

Moderators: Lillian Min, MD
Developed by the Research Committee

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.

Moderator: Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP

This symposium will review approaches to engage residents in federally subsidized low-income housing communities, the number of residents seen and services provided, and ways to sustain these programs over time. Learning Objectives: (1) state three important steps successfully engaging a senior housing community and the residents, who are all experiencing health disparities due to being mainly minorities and living on low incomes, to participate in a senior wellness clinic; (2) describe appropriate services to provide in a low-income senior housing wellness clinics that are relevant for low-income residents, the majority of whom are minorities and experience health disparities; (3) review three challenges to the development and maintenance of senior housing wellness clinics in low-income housing; and (4) describe how to sustain senior housing wellness clinics over time in real world settings both for those in an academic practice environment as well as a private practice.

Co-Moderators: Heather E. Whitson, MD, MHS; Camille P. Vaughan, MD, MS; Peter M. Abadir, MD

Sponsored by the Research Committee

Communications Coach: John P. Beilenson, MA (Strategic Communications & Planning)
This fast-paced, interactive session will showcase some of the meeting’s best new research and innovation. Top-rated abstracts submitted to AGS are selected for inclusion.  Presenters will give the highlights of their research findings in five minutes or less and the audience will have an opportunity to discuss and ask questions.  Learning Objectives: (1) describe at least one emerging concept or new scientific focus in aging research; (2) summarize the key findings of at least three projects with relevance to care of older adults; and (3) identify at least three AGS-affiliated individuals conducting exciting research in aging.

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84683783597?pwd=J9tQS8czrk56GIZCpHtfeyg4JlTPNH.1 

Faculty Advisors: Maura Brennan, MD, AGSF & Kathryn Denson, MD

Resident Leaders: Jessika Matta, MD; Victoria Nguyen, DO; Stephanie Strohbeen, 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. 

Moderator: Elizabeth Eckstrom, MD, MPH, MACP

More and more health systems are moving to the age-friendly model, and implementing the 4Ms across their clinical settings. This session will focus on Mobility, but will also explore a framework for how What Matters, Medication, and Mentation play an important role in ensuring safe mobility. Giving real life examples from certified age friendly health systems, GWEPs, and telemedicine experts, this session will explore STEADI and other options available to the broader primary care network. Learning Objectives: (1) describe the tools available to incorporate falls prevention & assessments; (2) discuss challenges that exist within the care setting when implementing these tools; and (3) review some non-traditional methods of ensuring safe mobility for older adults.

Moderator: Angela G. Catic, MD, MEd
Sponsored by the AGS/ADGAP Education Committee, the Clinical Practice and Models of Care Committee, the Tideswell Special Interest Group and the Patient Priorities Care Special Interest Group 

This session will share the unique perspectives of a patient and caregiver, as well as those teaching, learning, and implementing PPC in diverse populations. Learning Objectives: (1) describe specific impacts of the PPC approach on patients and caregivers; (2) review specific impacts of the PPC approach on clinical teachers and trainees; (3) demonstrate how PPC addresses the social determinants of health and impacts culturally diverse older persons; and (4) demonstrate familiarity with the PPC implementation tools, as well as the learning and networking opportunities.

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89591212295?pwd=9J3In6POkJfNxW74y4QXWT9u9L2R27.1

Join the Student Community for networking and learning about the latest student news. Open to all trainees interested in attending.

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89591212295?pwd=9J3In6POkJfNxW74y4QXWT9u9L2R27.1 

Chair: Nina Blachman, MD

Come and join your fellow geriatrics clinician educators to discuss potential collaborative projects as well as proposals for next year's annual meeting.  

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87999613427?pwd=mt7VIIhbkLXLSajzqtRXvHQxeakLjL.1 

Co-Chairs: Lisa N. Miura, MD & Lee Jennings, MD, MSHS

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. 

Speaker: C. Barrett Bowling, MD, MSPH

To maximize our capacity to provide clinical care for older adults, AGS members have become leaders in age-friendly health systems and expert educators who disseminate geriatric principles to all levels of clinical training. A similar approach to disseminate geriatric principles in chronic disease research is now needed. In his presentation, Dr. Bowling, a geriatrician and chronic disease researcher, will make the case for why aging expertise is essential in chronic disease research, provide examples from his own collaborations outside of geriatrics, and discuss ways to communicate best practices for age-inclusive research to non-geriatrics research teams. Learning Objectives: (1) describe the need for geriatrics in chronic disease research from scientific discovery through clinical implementation; (2) recognize examples of how geriatric principles can guide chronic disease research and support collaborations outside of geriatrics; and (3) communicate best practices for equitable inclusion of old adults in chronic disease research. 

Moderator: Amit A. Shah, MD                                                                                                                                    
Sponsored by the Education Committee, Ethics Committee, and Tideswell Special Interest Group

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and related technologies will change medicine. This symposium will discuss current applications of AI in geriatric medicine, reviewing current and future applications in clinical medicine, research, and education. Learning Objectives: (1) develop a basic understanding of AI technology, including natural-language processing, large language models, deep learning, neural networks, and machine learning and describe their application in the field of clinical practice, medical education, and research; (2) describe ethical considerations in integrating AI technology in medicine, potential for propagation of biases and the potential impact of these on healthcare inequity and health disparities; (3) discuss examples of and potential uses of AI currently in use in clinical practice; and (4) review examples of and potential uses AI currently in use in medical education and research.

Moderator: Heidi Klepin, MD                                                                                                                                                
Sponsored by the Research Committee

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: Peter Hollmann, MD

Learning Objective: (1) discuss care management services, including what is new in 2024; (2) review advance care planning services, including what is new in 2024; and (3) describe collaborative behavioral health and other services, including what is new in 2024.

Moderator: Mark A. Supiano, MD

Sponsored by the Research Committee & the Cardiovascular Diseases in Aging Special Interest Group

This session will focus on the scientific rationale of the pragmatic trial design, geriatric focused outcomes for cognitive and physical function, and engagement of older adults in clinical trials. Learning Objectives: (1) describe the pragmatic trial design and become familiar with geriatric outcomes in a pragmatic clinical trial; (2) review challenges to and effective strategies for engagement and recruitment of older adults in a preventive, pragmatic trial; and (3) discuss challenges to and effective strategies for retention of older adults in a preventive, pragmatic trial.

Moderator: Noelle Marie Javier, MD
Sponsored by the LGBTQ Special Interest Group & the AHEAD Special Interest Group

This program is based around lived experience of LGBTQI+ community members, exploring past trauma, health care experiences of discrimination and minority stress across the life span to educate current providers on caring for this population. Learning Objectives: (1) explain how historical experiences of the older LGBTQI+ community have influenced current interactions with health care; (2) identify health care disparities that have been faced by the LGBTQI+ community; (3) analyze the importance of affirming and trauma informed care to LGBTQI+ older adults; and (4) create an affirming environment inclusive of LGBTQI+ older adults.

Moderator: Teresa M. DeLellis, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP                                                                                             Sponsored by the Pharmacists Section 

The purpose of this symposium is to educate the audience and summarize the changes over the past year in pharmacotherapy. The speakers will examine information regarding newly approved medications, as well as clinical implications, including potential adverse effects, related to medication formulations. Learning Objectives: (1) communicate the indication for use, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, dosing, safety, and drug interactions for newly approved medications; (2) compare potential advantages and disadvantages of incorporating new medications into clinical practice; (3) explain the clinical implications, including adverse effects, of various medication formulations that are used in older adult patients; and (4) apply their knowledge of medication formulations to assess for clinical implications in older adults.

Presenter: Richard J. Hodes, MD, Director, National Institute on Aging

 As the National Institute on Aging (NIA) celebrates its 50th anniversary, NIA Director Dr. Richard Hodes will share major aging research advances that have been made possible by NIA’s support and leadership in the field. This presentation will include advancements in key areas — such as aging biology and geroscience, Alzheimer’s and related dementias, and care and caregiving — and implications for the health and well-being of older adults. Dr. Hodes will also review NIA’s commitment to reducing health disparities through research and building a more inclusive research workforce. Learning Objectives: (1) highlight the scientific progress that has been made in our understanding of aging and age-related conditions since NIA was founded 50 years ago; (2) emphasize the impact of these research findings and implications for the health and well-being of older adults; and (3) review examples of NIA’s commitment to reducing health disparities through research and building a more inclusive research workforce. 
 

Moderator: Sarah Berry, MD, MPH
Sponsored by the VA Special Interest Group and the Dementia Care Special Interest Group

This session will be useful to providers who are engaged in care during transitions from the hospital and to policymakers designing the Dementia Care Management System. Learning Objectives: (1) review the applicability of Transitional Care Management codes in older patients in transitions from hospital or skilled nursing care to home; (2) describe the requirements of the Cognitive Assessment and Care Planning code; (3) leverage the strengths and weaknesses of past transitional care programs during their design process; and (4) recognize the authorities and vehicles that shape the future of care for people living with dementia and their caregivers.

Moderator: TBD                                                                                                                                                        
Sponsored by the Research Committee 

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.

Sponsored by the Teachers Section and the Education Committee   
Moderator: Mariah Robertson, MD

This session 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.