Join IMDA for the Spring Education Update on May 10th, 2012: "Are Patients Making Educated Decisions When Choosing a Skilled Nursing Facility?"
Are Patients Making Educated Decisions When Choosing a Skilled Nursing Facility?
WHEN: Thursday, May 10th, 2012 5:30 to 7:30 pm
WHERE: Health Information and Translational Science Building, IUPUI 410 West 10th Street Room 1110 Indianapolis, IN With Panel of Experts: Dr. Kevin Helms, Hospitalist Dr. John Saalwaechter, nursing home attending physician and medical director Dr. David Tetrick, nursing home attending physician Ron Flickinger, Regional Ombudsman, Indiana Legal Services Case Management Representative TBA
Moderator: Dr. Arif Nazir, IMDA Immediate past president, CMD Free Dinner and CME provided
Event Flier Seating is limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible to: Kristi Lieb MD (kreinack@iupui.edu) or Arif Nazir MD (anazir@iupui.edu)
The Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter Will Host The 2011 Fall Caregiver Conference In November.
The Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter will be hosting their 2011 Fall Caregiver Conference on November 4, 2011.When: 8:30AM-12:00PMWhere: Marriott East @ 7202 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, INThe featured speaker, Dr. Gregory Jicha, will be presenting on working with your doctor as well as communication techniques and challenging behaviors. Caregivers will also have a chance to ask questions of a panel of experts in the Alzheimer’s field.
Please see the event flyer for more details including how to register.
Registration Form
The Hearth at Tudor Gardens Will Be Hosting Their 2nd Annual "Deck the Hearth" Wreath Event This Fall 2011.
 The Hearth at Tudor Gardens will be hosting their 2nd annual “Deck the Hearth” Wreath event. With your help, we will strive to raise over $2,000 dollars to the Alzheimer’s Association to fund vital research to end Alzheimer’s Disease. We are gearing up for our 2nd annual Wreath Event. We are asking businesses, individuals and family members to sponsor a wreath and decorate the wreath to auction off December 3rd to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association. If you are interested in participating you can pick up an undecorated wreath at the Hearth at Tudor Gardens between October 24th and November 4th. We will also be more than happy to drop the wreath off. Then return the decorated wreath to The Hearth by November 21st with your name or business attached. We will display the hand decorated wreath’s for auction on December 3rd from 11am to 2pm during our Deck the Hearth open house. This is also a great opportunity for advertising. We will be happy to post your business information next to the wreath you decorated. You will also receive a formal invitation to attend our festive open house. We would love for you to bring your family, friends, or co-workers and enjoy pictures with Santa, hors de oeuvres, holiday entertainment, and of course the bidding.
Event Flyer Registration Form You can email the registration form, fax or drop it off to The Hearth. Please join us to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association and enjoy a nice kick off to the Holiday season at The Hearth
Drs. Pat and Diane Healey to present "Asymptomatic Bacteriuria" at the IMDA Fall Education Update on November 10th, 2011.
Want to help your facility avoid unnecessary medication tags? Please join the IMDA for their Fall Education Update Thursday November 10th, 2011 5:30-7:30pm MCL Cafeteria (2730 W. 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN) Dr. Pat Healey & Dr. Diane Healey will be presenting "Asymptomatic Bacteriuria". The event is sponsored by St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital. Dinner and CME provided free of charge. Please RSVP by November 8th, 2011. RSVP: IMDA Fall Update Flyer
ACP Indiana Chapter and Indiana Medical Directors Association (IMDA) Scientifc Meeting this October 2011
ACP Indiana Chapter & IMDA Scientific Meeting October 28-29, 2011 Location: Marten House Hotel & Lilly Conference Center RSVP: Scientific Meeting Brochure We invite you to join us and your colleagues in internal medicine and long-term care at the next scientific meeting of the Indiana Chapter of the American College of Physicians and IMDA, being held October 28–29, 2011, at the Marten House Hotel & Lilly Conference Center. This meeting is not just for ACP and IMDA members. We particularly want to invite nonmembers to join us for this important clinical update and to learn about the benefits of membership at the same time. CME credits available.
Avanir Pharamaceuticals to sponsor Dr. Manzar Rajput's presentation" New Advances in the Treatment of Pseudobulbar Affect" this August.
 New Advances in the Treatment of Pseudobulbar Affect
You are invited to attend a presentation by:
Manzar Rajput M.D.
Date: Thursday, August 25, 2011
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Coopers Hawk
3815 E 96th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46240
317-574-9463
RSVP to: Michael Ferguson
mferguson@avanir.com
317-828-6750
About the Speaker: Manzar Rajput M.D. is the Medical Director for the Department of Geriatric Psychiatry, Memory Disorder Clinic, and ECT Services at Allegiance Healthcare System in Jackson Michigan. Dr. Rajput graduated from Medical School in Pakistan then went to do his residency at the University of Connecticut. He finished his fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry and memory disorders from Stanford University, California. Current he manages 8 nursing homes in Jackson County and is the sole consultant where he has been the medical director for the last 12 years. He has extensive knowledge and research in dementing illness and their neuropsychological impact on patient and families. He is actively involved in southeast Michigan chapter of Alzheimer’s disease. This non-accredited educational program is sponsored by Avanir Pharmaceuticals
***Avanir has adopted the principles of the PhRMA Code. For this reason, spouses or guests who are not healthcare providers may not attend the program.
Dr. Paul Katz, former President of the American Medical Directors Association, in collaboration with the IDND Long Term Care Taskforce, will be presenting "Physician Competencies & Quality of Care in Nursing Homes" this August.
Physician Competencies & Quality of Care in Nursing Homes August 11, 2011 5:30 to 8:00 pm Indianapolis, IN
Fairbanks Hall, 340 West 10th Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 Rooms 1110 & 1112
Guest speaker: Dr. Paul Katz Past President, American Medical Directors Association (AMDA) Vice President, Medical Services & Chief of Staff Baycrest Geriatric Health Care Centre, Toronto, Ontario RSVP by August 2, 2011 to Dr. Monica Tegeler (mtegeler@iupui.edu) or Dr. Arif Nazir (anazir@iupui.edu)
This activity has been approved for AMA PRA category 1 credit by Indiana University School of Medicine's Divison of Continuing Education
Dr. Malaz Boustani sits down with Sound Medicine’s Steve Bogdewic, PhD, to explain the problems heavy sedation causes and the need for new ICU protocols.
Recenlty on Sound Medicine: On Saturday, April 2, and Sunday, April 3, Dr. Malaz Boustani was invited to talk with Steve Bogdewic, PhD on Sound Medicine, to discuss sedation in the ICU. Common practice in intensive care unit has been to keep patients heavily sedated and often immobilized during the healing process. Now, the emphasis in the ICU is on lighter sedation and rousing the patient as soon as possible. Geriatrician Malaz Boustani, MD, MPH, researches the effects of sedation. Dr. Boustani is an associate professor of medicine at IUSM and a researcher at the IU Center for Aging Research. You can also play the interview and download the full show under our Resources tab using the link below. http://www.indydiscoverynetwork.org/Links.html
Indiana Health Care Association Announces the 2011 IHCPI, Success Development, Inc. and Martin University Scholarship Awards
The Indiana Health Care Association has announced the 2011 scholoarship opportunities for those pursuing training as a Residential Care Adminstrator/Health Facility Administrator or Social Service Designee. Please see the announcement below with additional details regarding the application process and deadlines. 2011 IHCPI, Success Development, Inc. and Martin University Scholarship Awards | The Indiana Health Care Policy Institute (IHCPI), Success Development, Inc. and Martin University applaud the efforts of professionals dedicated to advancing their career through continued education and are currently accepting scholarship applications from those individuals pursuing training as a Residential Care Adminstrator/Health Facility Administrator or Social Service Designee. The winners will be announced at the 2011 IHCA Long Term Care Convention & Expo on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. Residential Care Administrators/Health Facility Administrators-in-Training Scholarship To be considered for an IHCPI, Success Development, Inc. and Martin University Residential Care Adminstrator/Health Facility Adminstrator scholarship, the applicant must: - Reside in the State of Indiana
- Possess a Bachelor degree or higher
- Agree to attend Residential Care Administrator/Health Facility Administrator Course provided by Success Development, Inc. and Martin University at Martin University in Indianapolis, Indiana September 19, 2011 - October 28, 2011
- Have an employment history that reflects management or leadership skills
- Have worked in the long term care profession for 2 year or less or are new to the profession
- Must provide proof of (individual) income at or below $40,000 (e.g. W-2, Employment Letter, Unemployment Compensation Letter)
- Have a passion to work with the elderly or disabled populations
- Return completed application with college transcripts, financial need verification, three letters of recommendation, and an essay to IHCPI by the April 1, 2011 deadline
- Agree to a personal interview in Indianapolis when contacted by IHCPI
Social Service Designee Scholarship
To be considered for an IHCPI, Success Development, Inc. and Martin University Social Service Designee scholarship, the applicant must:
- Reside in the State of Indiana
- Possess a High School Diploma or its Equivalent
- Agree to attend the Social Services Designee Course provided by Success Development, inc. and Martin University at Martin University in Indianapolis, Indiana July 25-July 30, 2011.
- Agree to complete the Social Service Designee exam as required by Indiana Administrative Code: 410 IAC 16.2-3.1-34
- Have an employment or volunteer history that reflects good customer service
- Must provide proof of (individual) income at or below $40,000 (e.g. W-2, Employment Letter, Unemployment Compensation Letter)
- Have a passion to work with the elderly or disabled populations and willing to serve as their advocate
- Return completed application with high school transcripts, financial need verification, three letters of recommendation, and an essay to IHCPI by the April 1, 2011 deadline
- Agree to personal interview in Indianapolis when contacted by IHCPI
For more information about the scholarships or to apply, go to http://www.ihca.org/pagesroot/pages/Education-Scholarships.aspx or contact Dorothy Henry at dhenry@ihca.org or 317-616-9028. |
From the New York Times: "Clearing the Fog in Nursing Homes"
The Ecumen Sunrise nursing home in Two Harbors, MN is exploring the use of behavioral rather than pharmacological methods to wean residents off antipsychotic medications. With the use of a $3.8 million dollar grant from the state, Ecumen has introduced their Awakenings Program in 15 nursing homes. The article, written by Paula Span, was posted February 15, 2011 on the New York Times webpage.
http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/15/clearing-the-fog-in-nursing-homes/
The John A Hartford Foundation Health AGEnda blog: "Listening to My Mother"
Corinne Rieder, Executive Director of the John A Hartford Foundation, recently wrote for the organization's blog, the AGEnda, an article about caring for her mother with dementia. Her blog titled, "Listening to My Mother", emphasizes the importance of listening to your loved one, "including people with dementia—(all of us) need to be heard and understood, to realize we’re not alone, and to know someone loves and supports us for who we are—not just who we once were."http://www.jhartfound.org/blog/?p=2883#more-2883
Indiana Medical Directors Assocation February 2011 Educational Conference
The first IMDA educational conference will be held on Thursday, February 10th at the Westview Hospital located at 3630 Guion Road, Indianapolis. Guest speakers include Dr. Luke Nelligan and Kim Rhoades. Event registration begins at 5:30pm. For further details including how to RSVP, see the event flyer below.IMDA Educational Conference Flyer
From Aging & Mental Health: "Implementing innovative models of dementia care: The Healthy Aging Brain Center."
The Aging & Mental Health journal recently published an article about the Healthy Aging Brain Center clinical program. The HABC is a clinical program providing care within WHS to the patients and family caregiver with concerns about the emotional and cognitive health of the aging brain. HABC is not supported by research funding to deliver care but it has standardized manual and electronic assessment, management, and performance data that facilitate access to research projects. The article is authored by several IDND scientists.
http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~db=all?content=10.1080/13607863.2010.496445
The Indiana Alzheimer Disease Center Hosts Their 5th Annual Spring Symposia March 18th-19th, 2011.
The Indiana Alzheimer Disease Center is proud to announce its 2011 Spring Symposium—March 18th and 19th. This year’s titles are "Aging and Dementia: On the Cutting-Edge of Translational Research" and "Caring for the Person with Dementia in the Home". We are especially proud of our program that includes Indiana University School of Medicine experts who will be presenting their exciting and relevant work in these areas. Please join us March 18th and 19th at the beautiful Basile Auditorium in the Herron School of Art & Design, 735 West New York Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.
A continental breakfast and boxed lunch will be provided and a certificate of completion will be available upon receipt of a completed activity evaluation form. The will be a small registration fee of $35 for the Friday session only. Saturday’s Caregiver program is offered free of charge but registration is required.
Save The Date Announcement Symposia Brochure
Alzheimer's Association's Boomer Report:The Defining Disease of The Baby Boomers
This year, the first baby boomers turn 65. While Alzheimer’s is not normal aging, age is the greatest risk factor for the disease. The Alzheimer's Association's baby boomer report conveys the burden of Alzheimer's and dementia on individuals, families, government and the nation's healthcare system. To download a copy of the report, visit the Alzheimer's Association website at http://alz.org/boomers/
Alzheimer's Association Hosts Three Audio Conferences in January, February, and March 2011.
The Alzheimer's Association will have three audio conferences this year in January, February, and March. Audio Conferences are designed to bring a variety of education topics to all areas of the state at one time. The convenience of listening to the program in your home or office will allow individuals to learn without having to travel. Audio conferences are offered at no cost to participants. Audio Conferences January 20th Alzheimer's Research & Clinical Trial Update by Dr. Ann Hake, M.D. February 17th Activities in the Arts Bring Self-Expression by Laurie Lunsford March 17th From Plate to Palette: Dining with Alzheimer's in Mind by Tina Jenkins
Please see the attached conference information sheet which includes conference times and details on how to register. Audio Conference Information Sheet
ADEAR Center of the National Insititute on Aging Provides a Free Download of the NIA's Latest Annual Report on Alzheimer's Disease Research
 New Progress Report on Alzheimer’s Disease Research ReleasedThe National Institute on Aging’s latest annual report on Alzheimer’s disease research is now available. 2009 Progress Report on Alzheimer’s Disease: Translating New Knowledge, summarizes current scientific directions and highlights key findings from National Institutes of Health-funded Alzheimer’s research related to: - discovery of new genes and biological mechanisms that cause AD
- earlier disease detection using neuroimaging and biomarkers
- links between Alzheimer’s and other age-related diseases
- rapid translation of lab findings to potential treatments
- lifestyle factors that may protect against AD
- successful cognitive aging
- clinical trials underway now to prevent or treat AD and cognitive decline
- research-tested strategies to support caregivers
Also included are a brief primer on the disease, a summary of Alzheimer’s disease research funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and tables that list ongoing NIA-funded clinical trials investigating Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment, and age-related cognitive decline. The report, available online or on CD, is produced by the National Institute on Aging, the primary Federal agency supporting research in Alzheimer’s disease and age-related cognitive change. Available FREE:
St. Vincent Center for Healthy Aging's 22nd Annual Interdisciplinary Conference
 HERE’S THE SCIENCE, WHERE’S THE ART? MARCH 4, 2011 RITZ CHARLES CARMEL, INDIANA CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES DESCRIPTION: Here’s the Science, Where’s the Art? relates to the need for objective data (i.e. science) in order to treat our patients with the best knowledge we have available. However, we have to integrate this information as we deal with individuals of varying age, experiences, culture, function, and medical diagnoses. In other words, decision making has to be based on science, but individualized; hence “Here’s the Science, Where’s the Art?” The course will be weighted towards the care of dementia patients. We will also look at some specific medical topics such as diabetes mellitus, back pain, urinary tract infections, and erectile dysfunction. Learning to initiate conversations about end of life options will be discussed. There will be a short presentation on determining the cause of death to appropriately fill out a death certificate. We will also look at senior’s ability to access care in the environment of health care reform. OBJECTIVES: - Understand the importance of weighing in multiple factors when offering healthcare options to older adults
- Define two novel therapeutic approaches to behavioral interventions in the dementia patient
- Discuss the risk factors for stress in care providers for older adults.
Conference Agenda
Conference Brochure
December Press Release: "Alzheimer's Association Brings Together Thought Leaders on Medicare Annual Wellness Visit"
Following the new Annual Wellness Visit for Medicare beneficiaries and its inclusion of mandatory cognitive impairment assessment, the Alzheimer's Association establishes a new Medicare Cognitive Impairment Workgroup comprised of national thought leaders with expertise in the detection of cognitive impairment to build consensus around best practices. The press release can be found on the Alzheimer's Association website. http://www.alz.org/media_current_news_releases.asp
From the New York Times: "With Alzheimer’s Patients Growing in Number, Congress Endorses a National Plan"
Congress has voted unanimously to create, for the first time, a national plan to combat Alzheimer's disease. The bill would establish a National Alzheimer’s Project within the Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate the country’s approach to research, treatment and caregiving. The article, written by Pam Belluck, was posted December 15, 2010 on the New York Times webpage. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/16/us/politics/16alzheimer.html?_r=1
Dr. David Spangler to Present at the January IDND Dinner Meeting
January 2011 IDND Dinner Meeting
Dr. David Spangler will be presenting at the January IDND Dinner Meeting. He will be presenting "Antipsychotic Medications in the Elderly Patient with Dementia—Worth the Risk?" The meeting will be held at Sullivan's Steakhouse on January 25th from 6:30-8:30pm.
Restaurant Map
From the New York Times: "A Few Precious Hours"
ADEAR Center of the National Insititute on Aging Offers a Free Booklet for Download on Frontotemporal Disorders
Shining a Light on Frontotemporal Disorders What are frontotemporal disorders? They are rare brain diseases that strike middle-aged adults, causing devastating changes in behavior, personality, emotions, language, and movement. A new booklet from the National Institute on Aging sheds light on these little-known disorders. The 30-page booklet, Frontotemporal Disorders: Information for Patients, Families, and Caregivers, describes the major types of frontotemporal disorders—behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia, primary progressive aphasia, corticobasal syndrome, and progressive supranuclear palsy. It discusses what is known about their causes, diagnosis, and common symptoms. Short vignettes help illustrate what it’s like to live with the disorders. The booklet includes information and advice for caregivers and a list of resources. Available FREE:
Aging Well Magazine Publishes News Article: "Latino Community Lacking in Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness"
A recent E-News article posted on the Aging Well website reports that 64% of survey respondents believe the Latino community is not very aware or not at all aware of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). A link to the article is provided below.
http://www.agingwellmag.com/news/enews_1110_01.shtml
Indiana State Department of Health to Implement New Online Survey System in January 2011
 The following announcement was listed on the Indiana Health Care Association (IHCA) webpage. For further information, visit their website at www.ihca.org
On November 19, 2010, the ISDH provided a demonstration of the new electronic plan of correction system (aka "Online Surveys") to the IHCA and other long term care associations. The Online Survey system will replace all current paper-based communications included in the survey process. The ISDH plans to implement the Online Survey system in January of 2011. During the month of December, the ISDH will pilot the system with a few facilities, and then apply the system statewide for surveys in 2011. The Online Survey system will at first only apply to surveys of comprehensive care facilities, but will eventually be implemented for residential care facilities as well.
All ISDH survey communications that were previously sent to facilities via hard-copy will be sent electronically through the Online Survey system. All facilities must have one facility-based email address and a corporate email address on file with the ISDH that will be used to send communications. The email addresses do not have to be unique, and can be existing email addresses of administrators or corporate employees. It will be critical that facilities provide the ISDH with up-to-date email address information to ensure reliable communication between each facility and the department.
The Online Survey system has built-in video training modules that walk the user through each step of the system. During the demonstration on November 19th, the system appeared to be very user friendly and easy to navigate.
The process of using the Online Survey system is as follows:
· A survey will be completed by the ISDH and an email will be sent to the facility and corporate office notifying them that there are documents to view on the system;
· The facility will access the system and see a list of each survey that has been posted;
· The facility will click on a survey that will link to the list tags cites for that survey;
· The facility will click on each tag complete the Plan of Correction for that tag (text of the Plan of Correction can be copied and pasted into the Online Survey system from other word processing programs);
· The facility can upload supporting documents that apply to each tag (this upload feature works just like attaching a file to an email);
· Each Plan of Correction can be printed from the website, along with the applicable regulation, for review prior to submission;
· Once all Plans of Correction for each tag are complete, the facility submit their responses to the ISDH for processing; and
· When the ISDH receives the submitted Plans of Correction, a Form 2567 form will be generated and posted on the Report Card Score section of the ISDH website for that facility.
Comprehensive care facilities should expect to begin using this system with the first survey of 2011, whether that survey is an annual, life safety code, or complaint survey. Upon the survey team's arrival, the facility will be given instructions on how to access and log into the system (the log-in ID will be the facility's state license number).
In order to prepare for this new process, the IHCA recommends that facilities: (1) identify the employee responsible for managing the facility's Online Survey process, including maintaining an email account for receipt of ISDH communications; (2) conduct training of relevant facility staff on use of the Online Survey system by using the system's built-in video training modules; and (3) establish a facility or corporate policy, as applicable, for updating the ISDH with current email addresses and changing facility passwords for access to the Online Survey system in the event of change of employment of the responsible staff member.
Please contact Zach Cattell, zcattell@ihca.org or 317-616-9001 with any questions or to request additional information.
From the Huffington Post: "Alzheimer's Treatment: How Non-Drug Therapies can Help"
CICOA Accepting Nominations for Caregiver of the Year
CICOA Accepting Nominations for Caregiver of the Year Award INDIANAPOLIS, IN—CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions is accepting nominations for its first annual Caregiver of the Year Award. CICOA created the award to honor one personal caregiver in central Indiana who models courage, sacrifice, strength and creativity while caring for another. Anyone in central Indiana who currently is a personal caregiver for a family member or friend is eligible. Professional caregivers are excluded. Nominations must include:
- Contact information of nominator
- Relationship of nominator to the caregiver
- Name of caregiver
- An essay of 500 words or less describing how the caregiver models the attributes of courage, sacrifice, strength and creativity.
Entries may be submitted before Feb. 1st
1.) online at http://www.cicoa.org/component/option,com_flexicontact/Itemid,217/ 2.) by email at caregivers@cicoa.org 3.) or through the mail to:
Caregiver of the YearCICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions4755 Kingsway DriveIndianapolis, IN 46205
CICOA’s Caregiver of the Year will be selected and notified by March 1 and will be recognized at CICOA's annual Signature Breakfast on April 14, 2011. The winning essay will be read at the event and posted at www.cicoa.org.About CICOA CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions is the premier source of information and access to resources for seniors and persons with disabilities living in Central Indiana. Through a network of agencies, service groups and volunteers, CICOA provides home care services including personal care, home-delivered and neighborhood meals, senior transportation referrals, respite care and caregiver education. Annually CICOA provides in-home care management to more than 3,000 people, delivers more than 560,000 nutritious meals to homes and neighborhood meal sites, and offers respite care and supplemental services to 1,500 caregivers. CICOA’s Aging & Disability Resource Center handles more than 44,000 calls per year from people seeking assistance with aging and disability issues. CICOA is a leader in community change with its Lifelong Living Communities Initiative designed to make central Indiana the most elder friendly community in the country. To learn more about CICOA visit www.cicoa.org.
The May 2011 Indiana Long Term Care Convention
Indiana Long Term Care Convention & Expo The Indiana Health Care Association (IHCA) invites you to participate in the educational program for the Indiana Long Term Care Convention & Expo being held May 10-12, 2011! Those interested in speaking at the convention must complete a Presenter Form and return it to Katy Quigley by e-mail, fax, or mail:
Indiana Health Care Association Attn: Katy Quigley One North Capitol, Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Or katyqevents@gmail.com Or Fax: (877) 298-3749 The form is also available on the "call for presenters section" of the IHCA website (www.ihca.org). Please contact Katy Quigley at 317-501-2995 with questions!
The Indiana Medical Directors Association (IMDA) and the Indiana chapter of the American College of Physicians (ACP) will hold a joint annual meeting on Friday, October 29 and Saturday, October 30, 2010. Register Today!
 
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Indiana Medical Directors Association Dear Long Term Care Professional:
The Indiana Medical Directors Association (IMDA) and the Indiana chapter of the American College of Physicians (ACP) will hold a joint annual meeting on Friday, October 29 and Saturday, October 30, 2010 at the Marten House Hotel and Lily Conference Center in Indianapolis, IN. As a valued professional in the long term care community, your presence at the meeting is important. Registration is only $25. In addition, this meeting offers an opportunity to earn up to 11.75 CME credits. Please review the attached brochure for more information and registration details.
If you have questions or require additional information, please contact ACP at 215-351-2600 or custserv@acponline.org.
Sincerely,
Arif Nazir, MD
IMDA President
Tom Haithcoat
IMDA Program Chair
tom.haithcoat@advancedhealthcareassociates.com
(317) 370-2013 Click Here for Registration and Meeting Information (or paste in your browser: http://www.acponline.org/about_acp/chapters/in/news_meet.htm) IMDA Annual Meeting Brochure |
AGS News - 23% Physician Pay Cut to Take Effect December 1 if Congress Fails to Act. Contact your Member Today
 AGS News - 23% Physician Pay Cut to Take Effect December 1 if Congress Fails to Act. Contact your Member TodayIt's mid October 2010 and in about six weeks physicians who care for America's elders will face a 23% decrease in payments if Congress does not take action. Congress must act during the first weeks of the post-election lame duck session in order to avert these cuts, and to ensure that an additional scheduled cut of 6.5% does not take effect on January 1, 2011. Across the nation, geriatricians are worrying whether they can survive - the primary payer for this cadre of providers is Medicare. Many, as you well know, are already juggling expenses in order to survive in practices that are often focused on our frailest elders. Like most small businesses, their survival is dependent on adequate payment for the services they provide. While AGS has long advocated for a permanent solution to the SGR formula, we now ask that Congress implement a payment update that lasts at least 13 months -- through the end of 2011. This extension will provide some stability while Congress works to replace the (SGR) formula with a payment system that keeps pace with the cost of caring for our nation's seniors. Right now, lawmakers are back in their home districts and states. These final weeks before the election provide many opportunities to express your concerns to your Representative or Senator on this important issue. There are many ways you can get involved at home from attending a town hall meeting to drafting a letter to the editor. For additional details and talking points on this issue, click here. If you would like to get involved, AGS is happy to help. Please send an email to Alanna Goldstein at agoldstein@americangeriatrics.org.
2010 October Family Caregiver Conference
The 2010 Family Caregiver Conference Friday, October 15th
8:30am to 12:30pm
The conference features guest speakers Peter Rabins, the author of The 36-Hour Day, and Dr. Greg Sachs who will speak on the Palliative Excellence in Alzheimer Care Efforts (PEACE) program. Also, the conference will include a clinician panel for answering individual questions about Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. The conference will be held at the Ritz Charles off Meridian Street in Carmel. Please see the attached brochure for the conference schedule and how to register.
Family Caregiver Conference Brochure
The 7th International Conference on Frontotemporal Dementias Will Be Hosted in Indianapolis this October
The 7th International Conference on Frontotemporal Dementias will held this fall in downtown Indianapolis. For more information about the conference including regsitration, visit www.ftd2010.org.
October 6-8, 2010 Indianapolis Marriott Downtown Indianapolis, IN USA
This activity has been approved for AMA PRA category 1 credit and is jointly sponsored by Indiana Pathology Institute, PC on behalf of the Indiana Alzheimer Disease Center and the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine. Educational grant funding is being solicited from multiple commercial entities.
From the New York Times: "Spinal-Fluid Test Is Found to Predict Alzheimer's"
Researchers report that a spinal fluid test can be 100 percent accurate in identifying patients with significant memory loss who are on their way to developing Alzheimer's disease. The article, written by Gina Kolata, was posted August 9, 2010 on the New York Times webpage. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/10/health/research/10spinal.html
Aging Brain Care (ABC) Medical Home Program Poster Presentation at the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease 2010
Aging Brain Care (ABC) Medical Home Program ICAD 2010 Poster Presentation
Dr. Malaz Boustani and Stephanie Munger attended the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD) hosted by the Alzheimer's Association in Honolulu, Hawaii this past July. They presented a poster on the ABC Medical Home Program. A downloadable version of the poster presented is provided below.
Alzheimer's Association ICAD 2010
ABC Medical Home Program Poster
From the New York Times: "Technologies Help Adult Children Monitor Aging Parents"
Looking for resources on a particular Alzheimer's disease topic? The ADEAR Center's Alzheimer's Disease Library (AD Lib) may be just the place!
The Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center (ADEAR) Library and Online Database
(AD Lib)
AD Lib is a convenient, useful online database and search tool that provides a gateway to a wealth of resources on Alzheimer's-related topics, some of which are not collected elsewhere. It covers a wide range of topics, from A (age-associated memory loss) to Z (Zoloft use in Alzheimer's patients), on Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, including research, diagnosis, treatment, patient care, caregiver needs, long-term care, and education and training. The library itself contains all types of print products from brochures and fact sheets to books and journal articles. It also houses information produced on DVDs and other electronic media.
ADEAR Disease Library (AD Lib)
The Indiana Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is hosting a JULY Memory Walk Team Recruitment Event
Memory Walk Team Recruitment Kick-Off Event
July 27th, 2010 Easley Winery 4pm-6pm
The Greater Indiana Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is hosting the Memory Walk Team Recruitment Kick-Off Event on Tuesday, July 27th. This event will be held at Easley's Winery in downtown Indianapolis from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Individuals and teams are encouraged to stop by and learn more about Memory Walk, the largest fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Association. Fundraising supplies will be available for pick up. Memory Walk will be held Sunday, October 17th at the Michael A. Carroll Stadium on the IUPUI campus.
Indiana Medical Directors Association and IDND- Long-term care Task Force, Present Seminar on MDS 3.0 in August
Indiana Medical Directors Association and IDND- Long-term care Task Force, Present Seminar on MDS 3.0 August 12, 2010 5:30-9:00 pm Community Hospital North
“Seminar on MDS 3.0” is a unique event that aims to learn the barriers faced by providers in using MDS information for patient care. It features an exciting presentation by President Elect AMDA, Dr. Karyn Leible who is also considered to be an authority on MDS 3.0. In her presentation she will focus on the role of the MDS 3.0 in cognitive assessments and use of these assessments in providing efficient interdisciplinary care. Gina Berkshire, R.N. (MDS Coordinator) and Kim Rhoades with Indiana State Department of Health personnel will present on regulatory changes relevant to MDS 3.0. MDS 3.0 Seminar Flyer
From the New York Times: "Promise Seen for Detection of Alzheimer's"
"Jan's Story: A Love Lost to Alzheimer's": A story a reporter did not expect to tell
Jan's Story: A Love Lost to Alzheimer'sJan Chorlton was a promising television reporter working with CNN, ABC, and even "CBS Sunday Morning." She was lively, daring, one of those people who celebrated life. But at only 40 years old, the subtle changes of lapses in memory began. CBS News recounts her work and the affect of early onset of Alzheimer's on her life. http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6601253n&tag=contentMain;contentBody
Public Release Announcement: "Taking the final step from the bench to the hospital or clinic bedside"
Taking the final step from the bench to the hospital or clinic bedsideINDIANAPOLIS – A new Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University Center for Aging Research (IUCAR) study provides effective strategies to help hospital systems, physicians, and other care providers to overcome end zone hurdles and actually take evidence-based research to the patient's hospital or clinic bedside. The paper has been published online by the Journal of Clinical Interventions in Aging, a peer-reviewed, open access publication. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-05/iuso-ttf_1051810.php
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Memory University 2010 Program
The Indiana Alzheimer Disease Center Memory University 2010
The Indiana Alzheimer Disease Center and the Alzheimer’s Association are presenting the 2nd Annual Memory University, a unique program for both professionals and families to learn more about Alzheimer disease (AD) from nationally known clinicians working at the Indiana ADC. Participants will learn the most up information and will also be able to ask the experts any questions they have about AD and related disorders. The series of four courses will be offered in consecutive weeks in June at the Riley Outpatient Center, Auditorium, 601 West Dr., Indianapolis. Registration will begin at 1 p.m. and the courses will run from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. While we are offering this program free of charge, registration is required. Call 317‐274-4939 or email rcludy@iupui.edu to register. Please see attachment for a list of dates, topics, and guest speakers. Memory University 2010 Program Schedule
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Touchpoint Workshop: "A Summit to enhance the care of older adults with cognitive impairment in the extended care facility”
"A Summit to enhance the care of older adults with cognitive impairment in the extended care facility”This is a free ½ day workshop open for all levels of staff that works at an extended care facility or those that work with patients in those facilities – Aids, RN, Physicians, Pharmacists, etc. The workshop will be repeated twice to allow staff on different shifts to be scheduled to attend. Registration is required and the brochure is provided below for everyone’s review. Workshop Brochure CME will be offered for physicians, CEUs for Health Administrators, and CEs are pending for social workers. Shelley O'Connell, CHES Touchpoint Program Manager
New & Updated IDND Web Site is launched!
IDND is migrating from indydiscoverynetwork.com to indydiscoverynetwork.org. We will continue to host both sites short term.
If you would like to include your organization's information on our website, please let us know!
From the New York Times: "Alzheimer's Stalks a Colombian Family"
Alzheimer’s Stalks a Colombian Family One family is at the center of potentially groundbreaking research to see if treatment before dementia can stop Alzheimer’s altogether. http://nyti.ms/aMpJuI |