Geriatric Medicine Community-Wide Grand Rounds

Geriatric Medicine Community-Wide Grand Rounds meet weekly on Wednesdays from September – June and features multidisciplinary geriatric topics by an expert speaker. These presentations are sponsored by the Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center, the Division of Geriatrics & Aging in the Department of Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center, and the University of Rochester Aging Institute. All are invited to attend - registration is not necessary.

Evaluation

Survey must be completed in order to claim continuing education credits by Friday 5:00pm ET

March 19th: Advancing the Science: The Latest in Alzheimer's Research

• Meg Boyce, LMSW, CDCP, Vice President, Programs and Services and Research Champion, Alzheimer's Association - Hudson Valley Chapter
• Tremendous gains have been made in the understanding of the science and basic biology underlying Alzheimer’s and other dementias. These advances are leading to great strides in strategies for prevention, detection, diagnostics, and therapeutic interventions. The Alzheimer’s Association is a global leader in research, mobilizing the field to advance the vision of a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

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March 26th: HIV and Aging 2025

• William Valenti, MD, Co-founder, Chief of Innovation, Staff physician, Trillium Health
• More than 50% of people living with HIV in the US are age 50 and older. This discussion will inform current efforts locally and globally to address this emerging population. We will also discuss opportunities for collaboration between HIV Medicine and Geriatrics to improve patient outcomes.

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April 2, 2025: Preserving the Joy of Eating: Rethinking Dysphagia Management in Dementia Care

• Nicole Rogus-Pulia, PhD, CCC-SLP, Assistant Professor, Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Eating and swallowing issues (dysphagia) are highly prevalent in persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD), with changes occurring early and worsening with disease progression. Multiple factors contribute to onset of dysphagia and its negative health consequences. Proactive care models for dysphagia management in persons with ADRD can lead to optimization of eating and swallowing and improved quality of life.

April 9, 2025: Glycemic Control in Older Adults

• Laticia Valle, MD, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Highland Hospital, SMD
• This presentation will provide an overview of diabetes in older adults including how to approach glycemic control and management. Discussion will include how to care for older patients in LTC and at the end of life.

April 16, 2025: Non-Opioids Effectiveness in Acute Pain Compared to Opioids

• Hans Malmstrom, DDS, Professor and Chair, Division of General Dentistry, EIOH, URMC
• This presentation will review a recent clinical trial comparing non-opioid to opioid pain medication effectiveness for acute pain after surgery for wisdom tooth extraction. In addition, other alternatives to opioid pain medication will be discussed.

April 23, 2025: Improving Health through Primary Care and Community-based Organization Integration

• Annie Wells, Lifespan of Greater Rochester
• Lifespan is an aging services provider in the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region. With initial demonstration funding from the NYS Department of Health, Lifespan created the Community Care Connections (CCC) program in 2016 to integrate and partner with healthcare.  CCC works to improve the health outcomes of older adults by addressing the health-related social needs that primary care providers do not have the bandwidth to manage. Lifespan will present information about the model and how to make a referral. Information will be shared about how Medicaid and Medicare billing codes are expected to sustain this work in the future.

April 30, 2025: Update on Dementia

• David Gill, MD, Chief, Division of Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology, URMC
• The diagnosis and treatment of the main causes of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies and frontotemporal lobar degenerations has changed rapidly in recent years and new tests and treatments are available. Dr. Gill will discuss how best to incorporate these updates into patient management.

May 7, 2025: No Grand Rounds

May 14, 2025: Ethics and Family Caregiving in Geriatric Medicine

• Nicholas R. Mercado, DrPH, MS-HPE, MCHES, HEC-C, Assistant Professor, Department of Health Humanities & Bioethics; Director, Health Humanities and Bioethics Undergraduate Medical Education
• Much of the care patients receive in the community following a stay in the hospital or healthcare facility are from family caregivers. Once an individual assumes the role of a family caregiver, they also assume the benefits and burdens of that role, leading to complex ethical issues. This presentation will explore ethical issues of autonomy, informed decision-making, and balancing boundaries with the needs of older adults.

May 21, 2025: Chronic Pain: Guiding Principles and Treatment in the Setting of Advancing Age and Frailty

• Nicole Gise, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Rochester, Highland Hospital
• We will discuss the subjective nature of pain and develop framework for identifying the role of opioids in the treatment of pain, as well for opioid selection. We will also discuss risk mitigation with opioid use and also highlight special considerations for opioid use in older/frail adults.

May 28, 2025: Firearm Injury Prevention Considerations for Patients with Dementia and Their Caregivers

• Corey A. Nichols-Hadeed, JD, Co-Director, Firearm Injury Prevention Program, URMC
• Jennifer West, PhD, Co-Director, Firearm Injury Prevention Program, URMC
• This presentation will discuss the intersection of firearm safety and dementia focusing on the topics of safe storage, New York State firearm laws, and planning tools. By taking a public health approach providers have an opportunity to provide education, resources, and tools to prevent firearm injury.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

Continuing Medical Education

Accreditation

The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Certification

The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Social Work

University of Rochester Medical Center, Center for Experiential Learning is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0005. This course has been approved for 1.0 contact hours.

Psychology

University of Rochester Medical Center Department of Psychiatry is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0117. This course has been approved for 1.0 contact hour.

Attendance at the entire program is required (no partial credit can be awarded).

Marriage and Family Therapy

University of Rochester Medical Center, Center for Experiential Learning is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0107. This course has been approved for 1.0 contact hour. Attendance at the entire program is required (no partial credit can be awarded).

ATTENDANCE IS REPORTED QUARTERLY

• Sessions held in January, February & March: will show up on your transcript in late April
• Sessions held in April, May & June: will show up on your transcript in late July
• Sessions held in September: will show up on your transcript in late October
• Sessions held in October, November & December: will show up on your transcript in late January

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Contact Us

Laura M. Robinson, MPH
Program Coordinator
(585) 760-6380
LauraM_Robinson@urmc.rochester.edu