Support for Caregivers of Older Adults: A Palliative Approach
This presentation will exam changes in care needs for an aging older adult and discuss strategies to support the caregiver as they adapt to these changes. Pharmacists will learn to recognize the impact of emotional, cultural and socioeconomic factors which may play a role in the patient and family experience across the trajectory of an illness.
Date
This activity will be released for home study on 12/01/2024. This activity originally took place, and was recorded, on 10/15/2024 between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
This activity must be completed by 12/01/2025. No exceptions or extensions permitted.
Note
This educational activity was developed by the American Society of Consulting Pharmacists (ASCP) in collaboration with the American Pharmacists Association (APhA). To study a case about this topic through APhA, please visit the catalog to learn more. ASCP members will receive the APhA member rate when using this code: ASCPMBR.
This course is NOT FL Consultant Approved.
Presenter
Mary Lynn McPherson, Pharm.D., MA, MDE, BCPS, CPE
Professor and Executive Director, Advanced Post-Graduate Education in Palliative Care
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Financial Disclosure
Mary Lynn McPherson does not have relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
None of the planners for this activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this application-based activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the trajectory of an advance illness or chronic condition commonly seen in older adults.
- Examine opportunities to address caregiver concerns when challenges present.
- Recommend strategies to support caregivers while ensuring optimal care is being provided to the older adult.
Target Audience
Senior Care Pharmacists who provide expert advice on the use of medications to individuals and older adults and are committed to providing person-centered care, considering the complex interrelationships between disease states, nutrition, medications, and other variables.
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How to Claim Credit
UAN: 0203-9999-24-066-H99-P
Date of Release:: 12/01/2024
Date of Expiration: 12/01/2025 11:59pm ET
BCGP Pharmacists: To ensure successful transfer of BCGP credit, your ASCP profile must be updated with your correct BCGP Credential Number and BPS-IND# prior to course completion. *Please note, any edit/updates made to your BCGP credential information in your ASCP profile after course completion requires a re-push, please submit your completed transcript to education@ascp.com for a manual upload.
CPE & BCGP Credit: You must complete the post-test and evaluation by the expiration date to receive credit. You have three attempts to achieve a 75% or higher on the post-test. ASCP reports CPE attainment to ACPE and NABP via the CPE Monitor system. The course should be posted within 24-48 hours of evaluation completion. The participant is responsible for providing their correct date of birth (MMDD format) and NABP e-Profile ID on their member or guest profile on the ASCP Website.
Accreditation
ASCP is approved by BPS as a provider for the recertification of BCGP.
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.