Dig deep into several diagnoses commonly encountered in the older population and how to address them effectively at multiple levels of function. This course will go over an abundance of interventions based on current evidence. Instead of rote lecture, this course will provide time to practice these creative and innovative approaches for immediate use in the clinic.
What Participants Are Saying . . .
“Linda was excellent, kept the class moving. I’ve never taken a class where everyone was so engaged. She made two 10-hour days fun and engaging.”
“Really enjoyed this course! Great for anyone with an interest in geriatrics!
“Linda is a wonderful, engaging speaker. She has vast knowledge of diagnoses and interventions. Class is filled with practical activities to use in our practice.”
“The manual is amazing! I really appreciate all the work which Linda has put into it. It will be a great resource in my daily practice.”
Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate evidence-based exercise protocols for a variety of diagnoses and conditions in the older adult population.
- Design exercise prescriptions, dosing and intensity for the older adult with a variety of impairments.
- List trends in demographics of the aging population in the United States.
- Compare and contrast common pathologic conditions in the older adult population referred to therapy settings.
- Use appropriate functional tools and measures for the older adult population.
- Identify factors which contribute to fall risk in older adults.
- Demonstrate evidence-based interventions to address fall risk in the older adult population.
- Individualize evidence-based protocols for older adults accounting for comorbidities, complexities, and motivational factors.
EDUCATIONAL CREDIT: A certificate of attendance for 20 contact hours of educational activity (20 CEUs or 2.0 CEUs depending on how your Practice Act determines CEUs in your state) will be awarded to registrants upon completion of the seminar.
Physical Therapy: Great Seminars and Books is an Approved CE Provider for PTs and PTAs in NY, IL, CA, TX, and NM and this course provides 20 contact hours of continuing education. This course is also approved for PTs and PTAs in AR, NJ, LA, KS, OH andMD for 20 contact Hours. This course is approved by APTA Kansas for 20 contact hours. Approval # CEUL153868. Effective 2/26/25 to 11/29/26. This course is accepted for PTs/PTAs by the Missouri Division of Professional Regulation. They accept courses approved by another state’s APTA chapter. This course is approved by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association for 20 contact hours. Approval #25S0244. Have applied for approval with APTA South Carolina but this course also meets the guidelines for approval in SC. This course meets the requirements of the Iowa Department of Public Health Bureau of Professional Licensure for continuing education for PTs and PTAs as outlined in the Iowa administrative rule 645-203.3(148A,272C). Our courses also meet the guidelines for approval in AL, AK, AZ, CT, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IA, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MO, MS, MT, NE, NH, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY. This course is Category 2 for Minnesota, up to 10 hours permitted.
Occupational Therapy: Great Seminars and Books is an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider of professional development. This live course, distance learning independent, and distance learning interactive course is offered at 2.0 CEUs, intermediate educational level, for categories of Foundational Knowledge and OT Service Delivery. Course approval ID#11644. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. Expires 1/25/30. Please verify if your state accepts AOTA approval of continuing education courses.
Your tuition may be tax deductible. Any reference to or mention of state rules or regulations concerning continuing education requirements are true and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of print. If you have questions, please contact your board or regulating body.
If you do not see your state listed, please give our office a call at 877 794 7328.
DAY 1
7:30 AM- Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM- Introduction: demographics of aging, multi-system changes with aging, ageism
8:15 AM- Generalized weakness – a common sequela. Hospital-associated deconditioning and frailty. Hand-held dynamometry, one-repetition maximum testing, resistance training prescription for older adults. Lecture and lab practice.
9:45 AM- Break
10:00 AM- Strengthening protocols – Acute and post-acute interventions. High -intensity functional resistive training, power training and more. Lecture and lab practice.
11:00 AM- Acute and chronic stroke. Epidemiology, protocols/interventions including circuit training, timed gait speed trials, repetitive task practice, backwards walking training, motor imagery training, high-intensity walking training, and more. Lecture and lab practice.
1:00 PM- Working lunch – Case Study
2:00 PM- Parkinson’s disease: epidemiology, evidence-based interventions including auditory cueing, multidirectional stepping, sensorimotor agility exercise, dual – task training, Tai Chi, high-intensity aerobic training and more. Lecture and lab practice.
3:30 PM- Break
3:45 PM- Peripheral neuropathy interventions: Lecture and lab practice. Balance training, seated/standing/ walking exercise protocols.
4:45 PM- Functional tools and outcome measures: muscle performance/chair rise, endurance, static and dynamic balance, agility. Lecture and lab practice.
5:45PM- Discussion, questions and answers.
6:30 PM- Adjourn
DAY 2
7:30 AM- Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM- Musculoskeletal conditions in the older adult: lecture and lab practice. Evidence-based protocols for osteoarthritis/advanced osteoarthritis of the knee, hip and shoulder, rheumatoid arthritis, thoracic kyphosis, osteoporosis, total knee replacement.
10:00 AM- Break
10:15 AM- Hip fracture: Demise is not inevitable with quality intervention! Evidence-based interventions including progressive strength training, home-based exercise protocols and more. Lecture and lab practice.
12:15 PM- Working lunch – Case Studies
1:15 PM- Balance, Gait and Fall Risk. Lecture and lab practice. Researched protocols for balance, gait, vestibular training, task-oriented walking and more.
3:15 PM- Break
3:30 PM- Home programs that make a difference, including for lower-functioning older adults. Motivational interviewing. Lecture and lab practice.
4:30 PM- Complexities and common co-morbidities to consider
5:00 PM- Case studies: Showing skill, medical necessity and progress in our care.
6:00 PM- Discussion, questions and answers.
6:30 PM- Adjourn
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
By Participants: Participant cancellations must be received in writing at least two weeks prior to the seminar date for tuition refund less a $75 administration fee. NO refunds will be made after this date.
By Great Seminars: In the event that a course is cancelled by Great Seminars and Books, participants will be offered the equivalent number of hours of another live course or a full refund. Great Seminars and Books is not responsible for course related expenses that participants may incur such as transportation including air fare, lodging or meals. It is highly recommended that you obtain refundable travel expenses.
