OVERVIEW

Choosing Wisely® in Care of the Elderly is organized by Des Moines University (DMU).

Accreditation Period
Course opens: 10/06/2018
Course expires: 10/05/2021

Continuing Education Credit:
MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this enduring materials activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

DO: Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this program for a maximum of 0.5 AOA Category 2-B credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

Other Health Professionals: This enduring materials activity is designated for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Learner Objectives:
• Reference and use the AGS and the AMDA-PALTC Choosing Wisely® resources in the care of your aging patients.
• Effectively manage dementia-related problem behaviors with evidence-based approaches to use of antipsychotics.
• Consistently recommend non-pharmacologic approaches to the management of insomnia before recommending sedative-hypnotics.