3rd Annual Geriatric Behavioral Health Conference
Overview
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Target Audience
This course is open to all interested healthcare providers.
Purpose
Learn from national experts about geriatric dementia and other mental health disorders that occur in older adults.
Challenging Cases Panel Discussion
New this year! The Geriatric Behavioral Health Conference will feature a panel discussion in which experts in the field attempt to navigate your most challenging cases. Innovative ideas and solutions that improve geriatric behavioral health care are also encouraged. Two to four cases will be selected from the submissions and discussed live during the conference. Submit a case that has you stumped or that others may benefit from hearing. The goal is to discuss challenges that may arise, how to confront these challenges, and what has been learned as a result of the case.
Case presentation submission deadline: Thursday, September 19
SUBMIT A CASE PRESENTATION (CLOSED)
Agenda
Thursday, October 3 | |
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7 am | Registration and Breakfast |
7:50 am | Welcome Robert Bender, MD, Broadlawns Medical Center |
8 am | Psychiatric Evaluation in the Geriatric Patient
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8:45 am | Psychotic Disorders in Late Life
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9:30 am | Break |
9:45 am | Depression and Other Mood Disorders
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10:30 am | Anxiety in Older Life
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11:15 am | Lunch |
12 pm | Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
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12:45 pm | Sleep Disorders in Late Life
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1:30 pm | Break |
1:45 pm | Bipolar Disorder in Late Life
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2:30 pm | Challenging Cases Panel Discussion |
4 pm | Adjourn |
Friday, October 4 | |
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7 am | Registration and Breakfast |
8 am | Challenges and Opportunities in Delivering Excellent Geriatric Mental Health
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8:45 am | Confusion and Old Age: Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Management
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9:30 am | Break |
9:45 am | Electroconvulsive Therapy in Geriatrics
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10:30 am | Personality and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
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11:15 am | Lunch |
11:45 am | Pain Management and Opioids: Balancing Risks and Benefits
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1:45 pm | Wrap-Up and Complete CO*RE REMS Materials |
2 pm | Adjourn |
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Location

Des Moines University is located on a 22-acre campus in the heart of Des Moines, Iowa. Just west of downtown on Grand Avenue, the University is located in one of Des Moines' most prestigious neighborhoods. The campus is in a historic neighborhood filled with tree-lined streets and gracious older homes and businesses. Its central location makes it easy to access the rest of the city and outlying communities. The campus is close to the Des Moines International Airport, located on the bus line and just blocks from local shopping and downtown Des Moines.
Travel
Hotel Accommodations
There are numerous hotels available in the Des Moines area. Below are a few options located downtown (close to campus), and more can be found on the DMU accommodations website. Some hotels offer shuttle service to DMU, but you must inquire with the hotel directly. Some hotels may offer a discount (based on availability). Mention DMU to your hotel to see if a discount may be available.
Des Moines Marriott – Downtown
700 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-245-5500
- May offer discounted rates
- Airport shuttle service
- Restaurant and lounge
- Health club and indoor pool
Hyatt Place Des Moines
418 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-282-5555 or 888-591-1234
- Airport shuttle service
- Complimentary shuttle service to Des Moines University
- Complimentary Hot American & Continental Breakfast
- Fitness Center & Indoor Pool
- DMU Discounted Rate (mention Des Moines University Corporate Rate)
Renaissance Savery Hotel – Downtown
401 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
800-514-4706
- Airport shuttle service
- Restaurant and lounge
- DMU discount on standard rooms (based on availability)
Speaker(s)
Robert Bender, MD | Ahmar Butt, MD |
Annette Carron, DO, CMD, FACOI, FAAHPM | Joshua Edwards, DO |
Rebecca Lundquist, MD | Dhrumil Patel, MD |
L. Scott Richards, DO | Yogesh Shah, MD, MPH |
Douglas Steenblock, MD | Paul Volker, MD |
Jason Wittmer, MD, FCCP |
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Disclosures
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with commercial interest companies to disclose.
- Robert Bender, MD, Activity Director and Speaker
- Ahmar Butt, MD, Speaker
- Annette Carron, DO, CMD, FACOI, FAAHPM, Speaker
- Joshua Edwards, DO, Speaker
- Dhrumil Patel, MD, Speaker
- L. Scott Richards, DO, Speaker
- Yogesh Shah, MD, MPH, Activity Director and Speaker
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have a conflict(s) with commercial interest companies to disclose.
- Rebecca Lundquist, MD, Speaker - Dr. Lundquist doesn't have a financial relationship to disclose but does intend to discuss off-label uses of commercial products/devices. Spouse was employed as a research scientist by Novartis through the end of March 2019.
- Douglas Steenblock, MD, Speaker - No financial relationships to disclose but does intend to discuss off-label uses of commercial products/devices.
- Jason Wittmer, MD, FCCP, Speaker - No financial relationships to disclose but does intend to discuss off-label uses of commercial products/devices.
- Paul Volker, MD, Speaker - No financial relationships to disclose but does intend to discuss off-label uses of commercial products/devices.
CE Credits
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) through the joint providership of Des Moines University
(DMU) and Broadlawns Medical Center. DMU is accredited by IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- DO: Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this program for a maximum of 11.75 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
- Nurse: Des Moines University is Iowa Board of Nursing approved provider #112. This live activity has been reviewed and approved for 11.75 continuing education contact hour(s). Nurses must attend the entire session within each day to receive credit. Partial session credit is prohibited and will be forfeited.
- Other Health Professionals: This live activity is designated for a maximum of 11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
EDUCATIONAL GRANTS
No commercial interest company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
DISCLOSURE
Everyone in a position to control the content of this educational activity will disclose to the CME provider and to attendees all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. The speakers will also disclose if any pharmaceuticals or medical procedures and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Determination of educational content and the selection of speakers is the responsibility of the activity director. Commercial interest companies providing financial support did not have input in developing the agenda for this educational activity. The information provided at this CME activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The content of each presentation does not necessarily reflect the views of Des Moines University.
Available Credit
- 11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 11.75 AOA Category 1A
- 11.75 CE Contact Hour(s)
- 11.75 IBON
Sponsors
Exhibitors
Exhibitor space is available at the tiered cost of $150 - $800. Please email cme@dmu.edu for more information if you are interested in participating in the conference.
Thank you to the vendors for their generous support!
- ACADIA Pharmaceuticals
- Allergan
- Alzheimer's Association
- Amerigroup Iowa
- Angels Care Home Health
- Home Instead Senior Care
- MedPharm Iowa
- St. Croix Hospice
- TEVA Pharmaceuticals
- Trumark Home Care
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Price
CANCELLATION POLICY
- All cancellations must be received in writing at cme@dmu.edu.
- A nonrefundable administrative fee of $20 will be charged for all cancellations.
- No refunds will be given three (3) business days prior to the activity start date.
- Cancelled registrations can be transferred to another individual for the same activity.
- Individuals who fail to attend the activity (no-shows) will not receive any refund. Forfeited fees may not be applied to any other activity.