Redefining Weigh Wisdom: Pioneering Approached to Obesity Care

All sessions are listed in Central Time (CT). 

Symposia

  • Date:
  • Time: -
  • Track: Clinical Practice
  • CME/CE: 1.5
  • Options: Also available on-demand

Moderator: John Batsis, MD, DABOM, FACP, FTOS, FGSA, AGSF

 

This symposium is intended for interprofessional clinical practitioners to improve their knowledge on obesity assessment and management in older adults. Weight loss in older adults with obesity has been shown to improve function and mobility. It can be challenging to determine in which older adults we should recommend weight loss. Learning Objectives: (1) review how to apply the 5Ms of geriatrics to obesity assessment; (2) discuss the incretin medications in the management of obesity and diabetes in older adults, as well as other risks and benefits; (3) manage obesity in underserved populations.

Applying the 5Ms to Obesity Assessment in Older Adults 

Julianna Marwell, MD, DABOM, FACP

Perils and Promises of Novel Incretin-Use in Older Adults 

Jennifer Shieh, PharmD, CDCES

Targeting Weight Loss Strategies in Underserved Populations 

Anna Pendrey, MD