The Interprofessional Conference on Geriatric Psychiatry

We invite you to the first interprofessional conference on Geriatric Psychiatry. This conference represents a joint effort to bring mental health colleagues together to better understand care management needs of older adults.

Expert faculty in geriatric psychiatry who will present the latest evidence based information on the challenges of late-life mental illness. We look forward to seeing you December 2 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Overview

The Archives of Psychiatry, 1999 consensus statement provides alarming statistics relative to geriatric psychiatry and disorders. Nationwide, approximately 20% of the population 65 and over has a mental health problem and/or disorder. In 2030 it is projected that around 30% of the U.S. population 65 years and older will have a mental disorder. Currently, there are only 29 geriatric psychiatrists in the state of Wisconsin and approximately 8,500 nationwide; there are only 6,500 geriatric social workers nationwide with an estimated need of 64,000 by the year 2030.

While evidence-based research in geriatric mental disorders now provides us with the data and effective methods to assess and treat older adults, few professionals have had the opportunity to study best-practice approaches and are unfamiliar with the unique etiology and symptoms of late-life psychiatric disorders and problems.

To better address these issues, this cutting-edge conference offers you expert didactic, case-study, and role play information. Join us for a highly engaging learning experience on late-life mental disorders across professions where you will be able to learn in a collaborative educational environment.

Faculty:

Joseph Goveas, MD— Wisconsin College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Milwaukee, WI

Tim Howell, MD—UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Middleton Veterans Hospital–Madison, WI

Tim Juergens, MD—UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Psychiatry, Madison, WI

Kim Petersen, MD—ElderAdvocates, Inc., Spring Green, WI

Art Walaszek, MD—UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Psychiatry, Madison, WI

Suzanna Waters Castillo, PhD, MSSW—UW-Madison Continuing Studies, Department of Community Health, Madison, WI

Agenda

Lecture and Case Study Format

7:30 am Welcome and overview

7:45 am Why Interprofessional Collaborative Care? Suzanna Waters Castillo, PhD

8:30 am Recognizing and Assessing for Late-Life Depression Art Walaszek, MD

9:45 am Break / View Exhibits

10:00 am Distinguishing Dementia, Delirium, and Depression in Elderly Kim Petersen, MD

11:15 am Recognizing and Assessing for Late-Life Anxiety Joe Goveas, MD

12:30 pm Lunch

1:30 pm Understanding Late-Life Sleep Disorders Tim Juergens, MD

2:45 pm Break / View Exhibits

3:00 pm Wisconsin Star Method of Complex Case Assessment Tim Howell, MD

4:15 pm Conference Summary

4:30 pm Adjourn

Professional Development

Elements of Competence
This CME activity has been designed to change learner competency and focuses on the American Board of Medical Specialties areas of patient care and medical knowledge.

Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and University of Wisconsin– Madison Continuing Studies, Department of Community Health, Programs on Aging. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Continuing Education Units Completion of the program qualifies for .725 continuing education units (CEUs) or 7.25 continuing education hours. UW-Madison Continuing Studies is an approved CEU provider for social workers, substance abuse counselors, and other professions. For a list of the types of credits offered to program participants check out our website.

Conference Completion Report
A conference completion report stating the number of educational hours/ credits earned will be mailed 4-6 weeks after the conference.

Policy on Faculty and Sponsor Disclosure
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health that the faculty, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence the content of this CME activity disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial interests in order to allow CME staff to identify and resolve any potential conflicts of interest. Faculty must also disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/ unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation(s). Detailed disclosure will be made in the course handout materials.

General information

Date: TBA

Time: 7:30 am- 4:30 pm

Location: Pyle Center, Madison WI

Lodging: A block of rooms has been reserved at Lowell Center, 610 Langdon St., Madison, WI. Call 866-301-1753 or 608-256-2621.

Course Materials: A printed course syllabus is not provided at the symposium. Upon registration confirmation, you will receive information allowing access to a secure website with the course materials available as PDF files. Presentations can only be posted if permission is granted by the presenter. Presentations will not be posted prior to November 21, 2011.

Fee: 195 and includes tuition, materials, breaks, lunch and a nonrefundable registration fee of $20.

Confirmations: All registrations are confirmed in writing. If you do not receive a confirmation, call 608-262-1397.

Attire: Room temperatures and personal comfort levels vary; we suggest you bring a sweater or jacket.

Cancellation policy: If you are unable to attend or arrange for a substitute, you may obtain a refund minus the $20 administrative fee by contacting our registration department at least 3 business days prior to the program. If you cancel 3 business days or less before the program, or do not attend, you are responsible for the entire fee. To cancel or arrange for a substitute, please call 800-725-9692.

Program Cancellations: In the event of inclement weather or other emergencies, call 608-263-4432 or visit www.dcs.wisc.edu to learn whether a Continuing Studies program or class has been cancelled.

Contact information

Cathy Means at 608-240-6001; cjmeans@ocpd.wisc.edu or Suzanna Waters Castillo at 608-263-3174; scastillo@dcs.wisc.edu

Registration options

By phone: Call 608-262-2451 or toll-free 800-725-9692.

By mail: Print, complete and mail the UW Continuing Studies registration form.

Online: Secure online registration is available for these program.