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You can get more information pertaining to the goals and objectives of the sessions by clicking on the session's name. You can also review each of the presenters' bio-sketch by clicking on their name.
| Day 1 - Monday, October 17, 2005 |
| Morning - Plenary Sessions |
| 8:00 |
Registration, Continental Breakfast, & Exhibits |
| 8:30 |
The Value of Older Adult Mental Health and Substance Abuse Coalitions
Stephen Ferrante, MSW
Larry W. Dupree, PhD |
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Keynote: Opportunities and Strategies for Expanding Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Older Adults
Kenneth A. DeCerchio, Assistant Secretary
Substance Abuse and Mental Health, Florida Department of Children and Families |
| Morning - Concurrent Sessions - 1 |
| 10:15 |
1A |
Prevention of Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation of Elders and Disabled Adults
Karl D. Jones, MD |
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1B |
Problem-Solving Training with Depressed Older Adults
Amber M. Gum, PhD |
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1C |
Proper Use and Interpretations of the Most Widely Used Screening Instrument with Elders: MMSE
Lisa M. Brown, PhD |
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1D |
Hoarding Behavior: Psychosocial Issues, Assessment, and Treatment Interventions with Older Adults
Norma D. Thomas, DSW, LSW, ACSW |
| Afternoon - Plenary Sessions |
| 12:00 |
Buffet Lunch |
| 1:00 |
Re-Visioning Our Aging Society: The Road Ahead
Harry R. Moody, PhD |
| Afternoon - Concurrent Sessions - 2 |
| 2:45 |
2A |
Appropriate and Inappropriate Use of Baker Act Procedures in Community and Long-Term Care Settings: Clinical and Policy Implications
Jennifer E. Bond, PsyD
Martha R. Lenderman, MSW |
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2B |
Substance Abuse Care and Treatment Approaches: Best Practices with Older Adults
Carol Colleran, CAP, ICADC
Juan Harris, BS, CAP, CAPP, ICADC, SAP |
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2C |
Interventions for Caregivers: What Do Research Evidence and Experience Tell Us About What Works?
William E. Haley, PhD
Ernestine B. Goldstein, BS |
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2D |
Protection and Therapeutics Against Alzheimer's Disease: Medications and Cognitive Stimulation
Gary W. Arendash, PhD |
| Day 2 - Tuesday, October 18, 2005 |
| Morning - Plenary Sessions |
| 8:00 |
Registration, Continental Breakfast, & Exhibits |
| 8:30 |
Keynote: The Changing Face of Elder Services: ARC/ADRC Implementation in Florida
Carole A. Green, Secretary
Florida Department of Elder Affairs |
| Morning - Concurrent Sessions - 3 |
| 10:15 |
3A |
The Role of Spirituality in the Treatment of Older Adults and Families
Harry R. Moody, PhD |
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3B |
Update on Community Prescribed and Over-the-Counter Medications and Supplements: Avoiding Adverse Effects Among Elders
John J. Scrivens, Jr., RPh, PhD |
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3C |
Schizophrenia in Older Adults: Aging Effects, Course of Illness, and Treatment
Marion A. Becker, RN, PhD |
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3D |
Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training: The Tools You Need to Prevent Suicide in Later Life
Jennifer M. Ragg, BS, CIRS, CIRS-A, CCW
Patricia B. Suarez, MA |
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3E |
The Florida BRITE Project: Identifying and Treating Substance Abuse, Depression, and Suicide Risk in Older Adults
Lawrence Schonfeld, PhD
Roy L. Etheridge, MS |
| Afternoon - Plenary Sessions |
| 12:00 |
Buffet Lunch |
| 1:00 |
Hurricanes: Impact on Mental Health in an Elderly Population and Practical Suggestions for Their Preparation, Response and Recovery
Kathryn Hyer, PhD
John A. Schinka, PhD
Lisa M. Brown, PhD |
| Afternoon - Concurrent Sessions - 4 |
| 2:45 |
4A |
Managing Difficult Behaviors in Residential Care: Resources and Interventions
Paula Black, RN |
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4B |
Continuity of Care with Elders Experiencing Co-Morbid Disorders: Practical Interventions and Procedures
Kevin W. O'Neil, MD, FACP |
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4C |
Talking From Experience: The Value of Developing Regional Mental Health and Aging Coalitions
Jini M. Hanjian, PhD
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4D |
Treating the Many Faces of Grief: Navigating Loss with Elders
Christine A. Cauffield, PsyD |
We reserve the right to change speakers and presentation titles without prior notice.
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