The 13th Annual Johns Hopkins Critical Care Rehabilitation Conference will be held November 7 – 8, 2024 at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Turner Auditorium in Baltimore. The aim of this two-day conference is improving long-term outcomes for ICU survivors. Additionally, this conference targets a wide range of health care providers and practitioners including physical […]
Join the AGING Initiative’s webinar on Wednesday, June 26. During this session, presenters will define multiple chronic conditions (MCCs) and discuss their relevance to population health, health care, and public policy. Presenters will also explore epidemiology, policy challenges, and knowledge gaps as they relate to the study of older adults with MCCs. Register here.
Dr. James Rudolph is a geriatrician and palliative care physician. He has a long track record of delirium research and collaboration. Dr. Rudolph is amazed that a short-term health event, like delirium, can have a profound impact on the course of people’s lives. Like most delirium experts, he ran alone in his institution. And he […]
The AGS CoCare®: HELP (Hospital Elder Life Program) Special Interest Group will host a special session entitled Prevent Delirium and Functional Decline. The sessions facilitator will be Lyn Weinberg, MD (AGS CoCare®: HELP Advisory Board Member; Medical Director of HELP (Center of Excellence), Allegheny Health Network; Director, Division of Geriatrics Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, PA). […]
Join the National Academies April 11, 2024 at 11AM ET for the release of a new caregiving report on supporting family caregivers working in science, engineering, and medicine. The authors will present the findings and recommendations of this important study and answer audience questions. Register to join in person or online.
Dr. Stephanie E. Rogers is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the UCSF Division of Geriatrics and is the Associate Chief of Geriatrics Clinical Programs. Her academic focus is in implementation science, geriatric program building, and quality improvement, particularly in the area of making hospitalization and transitions safer for older adults. Dr. Rogers is also […]
JAMA Internal Medicine recently announced its expanded Editorial Fellowship Program. Three early-career faculty in Internal Medicine will get the opportunity to participate in an immersive 1-year fellowship serving as a part of the team of editors at JAMA Internal Medicine. JAMA encourages applications from individuals with diverse clinical and experiential backgrounds, particularly those who are […]
Contributed by Phillipe E. Vlisides, MD, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI Background Perioperative neurocognitive disorders represent a major public health issue, particularly among aging surgical populations. In fact, the American Society of Anesthesiologists has launched a Brain Health Initiative with the aim of protecting and preserving brain health in older […]
Heidi Lindroth, PhD, RN, is a nurse scientist and practicing critical care nurse at Mayo Clinic. She is passionate about improving the care of critically ill, hospitalized older adults and reducing the worldwide burden of delirium. Although delirium is preventable, interventions are not readily accessible or designed for patients and family use. While recognizing and […]
World Delirium Awareness Day is an annual event that seeks to raise awareness about delirium and its impact. Hosted by the International Federation of Delirium Societies, the day highlights the importance of early recognition and intervention of delirium. It also spotlights the latest research, guidelines, and best practices for addressing delirium. The next World Delirium […]