Health and Wellness Considerations for Older Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities:  A Primer

Speakers:

Holly Brown, DNP, RN, Associate Professor, St. John Fisher College
Jasmina Sisirak, PhD, MPH,   Research Assistant Professor, University of Illinois
Shirley McMillan, RN, PhD, Advance Practice Nurse, Surrey Place Centre

Educational Objectives:

At the conclusion of this session, the learner should be able to:

1. Describe the most pressing health concerns for older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

2. List best practice models for health promotion, screening and the provision of physical and behavioral health for older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

3. Identify educational resources available for interprofessional teams to provide exceptional integrated primary care to older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Certification:

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