The Louisiana Geriatrics Society’s Geriatric and Gerontology Update Conference September 1 & 2, 2017 Held at the New Orleans Marriott Convention Hotel New Orleans, Louisiana

1. Friday September 1, 2017
7:00-8:15 Late Registration, Check-in & Exhibits
8:15-8:30 Welcome, Announcements and Program
Layout: Dr. Tom Reske, LGS President
8:30-10:00 Presentation: "Alzheimer's Disease And
Dementias Are a Challenge to Civilization: Are
We Going To Be Able To Conquer Them Soon
Enough?" Nicolas Bazan, M.D., PhD
10:00-10:30 Break and Exhibits
10:30-11:30 Presentation: "Urinary Incontinence
and Voiding Dysfunction in the Geriatric
Patient" Matthew J. Mutter, MD
11:30-12:30 Presentation: "Geriatric Literature Up-
date 2017" Lainie Moncada, MD
12:30-1:45 Lunch on your own (Exhibits Open)
12:45 Board Luncheon and Meeting
1:45-2:45 Presentation: "Gambling Disorders and the
Elderly" Bill McCown, PhD
2:45-3:15 Break and Exhibits
3:15-4:00 Presentation: "Finding, Using, And Creat-
ing Resource Guides For Senior Services" Toddy
Wobbema
4:00-5:15 Presentation: "Pain Pills: Meds, Addiction,
Overdose, and Cash” William "Beau" Clark,
MD, FACEP, Coroner
5:15-5:30 Complete Speaker Evaluations/Drawing
Saturday September 2, 2017
7:30-8:15 Late Registration, Check-in,& Continental
Breakfast
8:15-9:45 Presentation: "Care: A Doucumentary"
Facilitator: Melanie Furlough, MBA, PhD
9:45-10:15 Break and Exhibits
10:15-11:15 Presentation: "Utilizing Music To Pre-
vent And Soothe Agitation In Dementia: The
Work Of Dr. Linda Gerdner." Matt Es-
trade, MBA, Candidate for MA in Geronology
11:15-12:15 Presentation: Hearing Loss, It is Not
Just Your Ears" Joe W. “Tripp” Griffith, III, BS,
Au.D., CCC-A
12:30-12:45 Speaker and Conference Evaluations
Conference Registration
You may register by completing the information
on the last panel on the reverse side and mailing
it and your check to the address listed at the bot-
tom of the page or you can register online and
pay your fee by credit card. See instructions for
registering online on the back panel listing the
registration fees. There is a small service fee if
paying by credit card. The amount depends on
the amount being paid.
You can save on your conference fee by register-
ing for the two - day conference.
One person will have a chance to have the regis-
tration fee refunded if registration is postmarked
prior to or on August 1 and registered for the
two-days .
Refunds of pre-registrations are at 100% prior to July
20, 50% until August 5 and nonrefundable after August
5.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
CREDITS
Credit hours are listed below for each pro-
fessional category. All participants will be
required to sign in and out each day.
Nursing: Approval is pending for up to 10 total contact
hours for successful completion of this activity. Contact
hours will be awarded for registration, attendance of
the entire day’s presentation and completion of the post
program evaluation for that day. Six contact hours will
be awarded on Friday and four contact hours on Satur-
day. There will be no daily partial credit awarded.
St Elizabeth Hospital Professional Development is an
approved provider of continuing nursing education by
the South Central Accreditation Program, an accredited
approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s
Commission on Accreditation.
Physicians AAFP CME: A request has been submitted
for up to 10.00 Prescribed credit(s) by the American
Academy of Family Physicians for the Louisiana Geriat-
rics Society’s 2017 Conference, September 1 and 2.
Credit approval is pending. Physicians can claim only
the credit commensurate with the extent of their par-
ticipation in the activity.
Louisiana Nursing Facility Administrator: Approval
has been granted for 10 credit general hours by the
Louisiana Board of Examiners of Nursing Facility Admin-
istrators ; contingent upon the number of hours at-
tended; daily credit hours will also be offered: 6.5 Fri-
day, 3.5 Saturday.
Social Work: The program, entitled “Louisiana Geriat-
rics Society's 2017Geriatric and Gerontology Confer-
ence,” scheduled for September 1 and 2, in New Or-
leans, LA , has been submitted for 10 General hours of
continuing education. 6.5 Friday, 3.5 Saturday. Ap-
proval is pending.
Activity Director: Approval is pending for 10 clock
hours of continuing education by the National Certifica-
tion Council of Activity Professionals Daily credit hours
will also be offered: 6.5 Friday, 3.5 Saturday if approved.
Physical Therapy: Approval is pending for up to 10
credit hours by the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board;
contingent upon the number of hours attended.
or this activity has been approved
Certificate of Attendance: Up to 10 participation cred-
its will be provided to those participating and not secur-
ing other continuing education hours; daily participation
credit will be available, 6.5 Friday, 4 Saturday.3.5
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Louisiana Geriatrics Society’s 15th Geriatric and Gerontology Update Conference
Conference Planning Committee
G. Dale Welch, PhD; Education Coordinator, Committee Chair
Tom Reske, MD; LGS President
Susila Shanmuganathan MD, President-Elect
Katherine Roberts, RN,MSN,CCRN, LGS Sec/Trea
Glen Mire, MD; Physician CME Coordinator
Jean Cefalu, PhD, APRN, CWOCN, CNE; Nursing Adv; LGS Board
Melanie Furlough, BSRT, MBA, PhD
Leanne Fowler, DNP, MBA; Nursing Adv; LGS Board
Joycelyn Love, CSW,MSW
Rosie Kiper, BSN, RN, CWS, QDCP, Nursing CE Coordinator

2. Registration Information
Early registration bonus: Register by August 1 for the full
two-day conference to be placed in a drawing a refund of
his/her registration fee; excluding Board Members, Plan-
ning Committee Members, and officers. To register
online and pay by credit card, go to www.regonline/ and
put the number listed below by your professional classifi-
cation. Example: www.regonline.com/2019065.
Check the section applicable to your registration
Physicians (2019065)
Day 1 ($200) _________________ ( )
Day 2 ($150) _________________ ( )
Both days ($300) ____________________ ( )
PA/NP(2019066)
Day 1 ($175) _________________ ( )
Day 2 ($125) __________________ ( )
Both Days ($250) ___________________ ( )
RN/MSW/Administrators/Educators/Therapists
(2019064)
Day 1 ($150) __________________ ( )
Day 2 ($100) __________________ ( )
Both days ($200) ________________ ( )
Residents/Interns, Activity Professionals, and
other Health Care Professionals (2019067)
Day 1 ($125) ___________________ ( )
Day 2 ($75) ___________________ ( )
Both days ($150) ________________ ( )
Undergraduate Students (2019068)
Day 1 ($50) ___________________ ( )
Day 2 ($25) ___________________ ( )
Both days ($50) __________________ ( )
Subtotal ___________
2017 LGS Member -$35.00
Total ___________
(For online registration, enter the code 1111 at check-
out under the discount section. ) To pay by check, com-
plete form and mail to Dale Welch, Louisiana Geriatrics
Society, P.O. Box 2623, West Monroe, LA. Make checks
payable to LGS.
Questions: contact Dale at lgswelch@comcast.net
Louisiana
Geriatrics
Society
The Louisiana Geriatrics Society’s
Geriatric and Gerontology Update
Conference
September 1 & 2, 2017
Held at the
New Orleans
Marriott Convention Hotel
New Orleans, Louisiana
This educational program is co-provided by the Louisiana Geriatrics
Society and St. Elizabeth Hospital Professional Development
Conference Hotel Parking Information
To Make Hotel Reservations Online:
The information below will get you to reservations
for the $139.00 plus tax. NOTE: when making the
online reservation, under additional requests, be
sure to note if you wish queen, king or double
beds. Cut off date for special rate — August 15.
Booking Online
https://aws.passkey.com/go/LouisianaGeriatrics
To Make Hotel Reservations By Phone:
Call Central Reservations: 1-888-236-2427 and
request the LGS Conference room rate and the
type of room you want. Deadline, August 15.
Parking Valet Only: $24 plus tax per overnight, $10
plus tax day only. Be sure to tell them you are at-
tending the LGS Conference.
Reminder: Hotel reservations must be canceled 72
hrs. prior to the reservation date.
Conference Objectives
1. Provide updates to health care profes-
sionals on significant health care and
social issues of the older population.
2. Promote quality, comprehensive, and
accessible care for the older population.
3. Create a network of healthcare profes-
sionals.
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Organization/Corporate Members
Nearby attractions for A Weekend of Fun
National World War II Museum, Mardi Gras World
Museum, Café Du Monde River Walk Mall or French
Quarter, Aquarium, French Quarter, French Open Mar-
ket, Fulton St., River Walk Mall, Fulton Alley (Bowling),
Audubon Butterfly Garden & Insectarium, Creole
Queen or Steamboat Natchez Paddlewheel Down the
Mississippi
Nearby Restaurants for Lunch
Downtown Marriott Hotel at the Convention Center
Emeril’s, Butcher, Pie, Ugly Dog Saloon, Grand Isle
Mulate's - The Original Cajun Restaurant, Rock and
Sake of New Orleans, Galliano, Manning's, El Gato
Negro, Riverwalk Mall Food Court and Restaurants.
LGS Mission Statement
The Louisiana State Affiliate of the American Geriatrics
Society is a statewide, not-for-profit association of geriat-
rics health care professionals, research scientists, and
other concerned individuals dedicated to improving the
health, independence and quality of life of all older peo-
ple. It is the mission of the Louisiana Geriatrics Society
(LGS), a non-profit Organization, to promote high quality,
comprehensive, and accessible care for the older popula-
tion through educational programs, research updates,
and advocacy. This mission will be directed toward im-
proving clinical practice, addressing issues of independ-
ent living, and enhancing the quality of life.
Our Lady
of Lourdes
Regional Medical Center