Pharmacotherapy Considerations in Older Adults for Physiotherapists

Overview

Due to age-related changes, polypharmacy, and comorbidities, older adults are at risk of experiencing adverse events related to their medications.

According to 2016 data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information, older adults are on approximately 6.9 different classes of medications each year with nearly one-third of those medications classified as potentially inappropriate.

In this webinar, you will learn about medications used in older adults that may be helpful in practice, particularly drug classes in the treatment of pain, mood, and sleep, as well as their potential adverse effects on increased falls, sedation, and cognitive impairment.

While the webinar will be primarily focused on the practical aspects of reviewing the medication list and its implication for practice, we will also discuss the physiological changes of aging and their effects on medications, and specific considerations of medication use in the geriatric population.

Speaker Bio: 

Jennifer Tung is the pharmacy lead and a founding team member of GeriMedRisk, an interdisciplinary, telemedicine consultation service that supports clinicians caring for older adults. Her previous professional experience includes providing care in both hospital and ambulatory settings, drug information, and clinical trials. She has a strong interest in drug safety and knowledge translation.

Webinar Registration

The cost to register for this webinar is as follows (prices in CAD):

• Regular registration: $20
• CPA Member registration: $10
• Seniors Health Division members: FREE (Please check your emails for the coupon code. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the CPA at pd@physiotherapy.ca)

Please note: This webinar will NOT be recorded so please only register if you can attend the live webinar.

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