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Cost
Iowa Veterans Home employees can attend at a discounted rate. Please email Carol Tripp at [email protected] for more information. Before enrolling in this educational activity, you must log in or create an account. Once logged in, please select the "REGISTER" tab to process your payment and complete your registration. |
Target Audience
Any clinician, caregiver, or administrator committed to supporting the psychological well-being of older adults, particularly those who reside in long-term care facilities.
Purpose
As America ages, there will be a greater demand to address the mental health needs of seniors, especially those who reside in long-term care facilities. This conference will provide useful information to clinicians, caregivers, and administrators who work with this population in order to strengthen their behavioral health management skills.
Agenda
All times listed are in Central Time. The agenda is subject to change.
| Thursday, May 7, 2026 | |
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| Attend in person at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, IA, or online via Zoom. 3.0 continuing education credits. | |
| 12:30 pm | Registration |
| 1:00 pm | Psychopharmacologic Treatment of the Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia Ryan Carnahan, PharmD, MS, BCPP Douglas Steenblock, MD |
| 2:30 pm | Break |
| 2:45 pm | Psychopharmacologic Treatment of the Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (Continued) |
4:15 pm | Adjourn |
Friday, May 8, 2026 | |
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Attend in person at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, IA, or online via Zoom. | |
8:00 am | Registration and Breakfast |
8:20 am | Welcome Todd Jacobus |
8:30 am | Management of Anxiety Disorders in Seniors, Part I: Medications Douglas Steenblock, MD |
9:30 am | Break |
9:45 am | Management of Anxiety Disorders in Seniors, Part II: Beyond Medications Nate Wolken, LMHC |
10:45 am | Break |
11:00 am | Where Mental Health and the Spiritual Journey Meet: Care for Residents and Care for Self Mark Minear, PhD |
12:00 pm | Lunch |
1:00 pm | The Impact of Media Exposure on the Mental Health of Older Adults Derek Hess, JD, PhD Meghan McCoy-Hess, PhD |
2:30 pm | Break |
2:45 pm | Assisting Elders with Transitions: Challenges and Opportunities Christopher Sparks, LISW |
3:45 pm | Multidisciplinary Panel Discussion Douglas Steenblock, MD (Moderator) Kimberly Bratland, BSN, Clinical Support Director, Iowa Veterans Home Sarah Bruner, BSN, RN, Administrator of Nursing, Iowa Veterans Home Joseph Hoagbin, MD, Medical Director and Medical Bureau Chief, Iowa Veterans Home Kelley Oetker, RN, LNHA, Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, Iowa Veterans Home Christopher Sparks, LISW Nate Wolken, LMHC |
4:15 pm | Adjourn |
4:15 pm | Optional Tour of Iowa Veterans Home |
The Iowa Veterans Home is at 1301 Summit Street, Marshalltown, Iowa. Individuals should enter at the West Entrance, west of the corner of 13th Street and Summit. On the map below, this is shown as Independence Road. Go to the far north end of the entrance road and turn right into the large parking lot. The conference will be held in Whitehill Auditorium (Building #10 on the map). Handicapped parking is available across the street south of the cottages (#11), in the southeast corner of the lot immediately north of the cottages (#11), and in the gift shop parking lot.
Douglas Steenblock, MD |
Kimberly Bratland, BSN |
Sarah Bruner, BSN, RN |
Ryan Carnahan, PharmD, MS, BCPP |
Derek Hess, JD, PhD |
Joseph Hoagbin, MD |
Meghan McCoy-Hess, PhD |
Mark Minear, PhD |
Kelley Oetker, RN, Provisional LNHA |
Christopher Sparks, LISW |
Nate Wolken, MA, LMHC |
ACCREDITATION STATEMENTS
- 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 Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) and Iowa Veterans Home. DMU designates this live activity for 9.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 9.0 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
- Other healthcare providers: This activity is designated for 9.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
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EDUCATIONAL GRANTS
No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
DISCLOSURE
The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The determination of educational content and the selection of speakers is the responsibility of the activity director.
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individuals have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
- Kimberly Bratland, BSN - Panel Member
- Sarah Bruner, BSN, RN - Panel Member
- Wendy Eldridge - Activity Coordinator and Planning Committee Member
- Derek Hess, JD, PhD - Speaker
- Joseph Hoagbin, MD - Panel Member
- Meghan McCoy-Hess, PhD - Speaker
- Mark Minear, PhD - Speaker
- Kelley Oetker, RN, LNHA - Panel Member
- Christopher Sparks, LISW - Panel Member and Speaker
- Carol Tripp, MA, MMin - Activity Coordinator and Planning Committee Member
- Nate Wolken, LMHC - Speaker
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) do not have a financial relationship with an ineligible company; however, they intend to discuss the off-label use of a commercial product or device and agree to inform learners. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
- Ryan Carnahan, PharmD, MS, BCPP - Speaker
- Douglas Steenblock, MD - Activity Director, Planning Committee Member, and Speaker
DISCLAIMER
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It 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.
Available Credit
- 9.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 9.00 AOA Category 2A
- 9.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
- 1.00 NASW
Price
CANCELLATION POLICY
- All cancellations must be received in writing at [email protected].
- A nonrefundable administrative fee of $20 will be charged for all cancellations.
- No refunds will be given three (3) business days before the activity start date.
- Canceled 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.