25th Annual Professional Development Conference of the Texas Consortium of Geriatric Education Centers

"Advances in the Care of Older Adults," held April 6-8, 2004, at the Crowne Plaza Medical Center Hotel in Houston, Texas, was the 25^th Professional Development Institute of the Texas Consortium of Geriatric Education Centers since its inception in 1985. Over 100 physicians, PA's, nurse practitioners, social workers, rehabilitation specialists, long-term care administrators, and other health professionals from throughout Texas attended this program emphasizing the promotion of independent physical and mental function of persons as they age.

"Advances in the Care of Older Adults"

Wednesday, April 7, 2004 Theme Day I: Promoting Independent Functioning: Physical and Mental Well-Being
8:30 – 9:00	Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 – 9:15	Welcome: Introduction: Robert Roush, PI, Baylor TCGEC Program Objectives & Acknowledgements: Judith Drew, PI, UTMB Component, TCGEC
9:15 – 10:00	Keynote Address: Muscle Function and Independence in the Elderly Elizabeth. Protas, P.T., Ph.D., Professor & Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Texas Medical Branch and Senior Fellow, Sealy Center on Aging
10:00-10:15	Break
10:15 – 11:00	Workshop I: Assessing Physical Activity in Older Adults Chris Pollett, Director of Planning and Research, Neighborhood Centers, Inc.
11:00-11:45	Workshop II: Falls Prevention Programs in Home, Community, and Care Settings Rhonda Hunsucker RN, MSN, GNP-C, Director of Clinical Services and Quality Geriatric Associates of America, P.A.
12:00-1:30	Luncheon Program: Views from the Lived Experience of Aging: What Every Provider Needs to Know! Panel Moderated by Nancy Wilson, M.A., LCSW, Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Medicine-Geriatrics, Huffington Center on Aging
1:30-2:00	Plenary Session I: Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression in Older Adults Ranjit Chacko, M.D. Professor of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
2:00-2:30	Plenary Session II: Treating Generalized Anxiety in Later Life Melinda A. Stanley, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences University of Texas - Houston Medical School
2:30-3:45	Workshop III: Healthy IDEAS: An Evidence-Based Community Program for Depression Nancy Wilson, M.A., LCSW, Louise Quijano, LCSW, Anita Woods, Ph.D., Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Medicine-Geriatrics, Huffington Center on Aging
3:45-4:00	Break and Breakout into Case Study Work Groups
4:00-4:30	Group Work: Problem-Based Case Study Exercises (in assigned breakout rooms)
4:30-5:15	Group Reports and Multidisciplinary Panel Reponses
5:15-5:30	Closing Remarks and Evaluations
5:30-6:30	Networking Reception

Thursday, April 8, 2004 Theme Day II: Models of Education and Collaboration: Health Promotion for Individuals, Families, Caregivers, and Communities
8:30 – 9:00	Registration & Continental Breakfast (Beverages, Pastries)
9:00-9:15	Welcome: Introduction: Robert Roush, PI, Baylor TCGEC Program Objectives & Acknowledgements: Judith Drew, PI, UTMB Component, TCGEC
9:15 – 10:30	Keynote Address: Family Caregiver Education, Training, and Evaluation: An Holistic Approach Maxine Hammonds-Smith, Ph.D., Professor of Family Studies, Texas Southern University
10:30-10:45	Break
10:45 - 11:30	Workshop IV: Lifespan Approaches to Healthy Aging Judith L. Warren, Ph.D., Professor and Extension Gerontology Specialist, Program Leader, Family Development and Resource Management, Texas Cooperative Extension, Texas A & M University System
11:30 – 12:45	"Nutritional Requirements of LTC Residents," David Thomas, MD, Professor of Geriatrics, St. Louis University
12:45-1:00	Break
1:00-2:15	Workshop V: Building a Care Model Through Strategic Alliances Kelley Moseley, Ph.D., Professor and Director, Program in Health Administration Texas Woman's University-Houston and Jane Bavineau, Project Director, Care for Elders and Vice President, Sheltering Arms Senior Services
2:15-2:30	Wrap-Up and Evaluations

Conference Site:

Crowne Plaza Hotel Medical Center

6701 S. Main Street

Houston, Texas

(713) 797-1110

Transportation and Parking:

Transportation to the conference site is on your own. Parking facilities are available at the hotel and in the surrounding areas for a fee. Prepare to pay approximately $10 a day. Car pools are encouraged.

Overnight Accommodations:

Conference participants are responsible for making and paying for their own overnight accommodations. The Crowne Plaza conference site has rooms blocked at $109 (USD) plus taxes for this event, so mention the conference when calling to make a room reservation.

Conference Registration (covers four meals, reception, and all meeting materials):

Mail the completed registration form below, along with a check or money order for $95 (USD) made out to Baylor College of Medicine, to Dr. Robert E. Roush, TCGEC Director, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Rm. M-320, Houston, Texas 77030-3498 by April 1, 2004. For more information, call Dr. Roush at (713) 798-4611 or e-mail him at rroush@bcm.tmc.edu.
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The 25^th Annual Professional Development Conference of the TCGEC, April 7-8, 2004

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Check or Money Order Enclosed for $95

Mail to Dr. Robert E. Roush, TCGEC Director, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Rm. M-320, Houston, Texas 77030 by April 1, 2004.