Information about events hosted by the Peter Lamy Center on Drug Therapy and Aging in 2024 is available below.
Empowering Caregivers: Essential Resources and Supports in Maryland
May 24, 2024, 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
GGEAR "Navigating Dementia" Educational Series
Webinar
Measurement issues in medication safety: what matters, what data do we have and how do we evaluate cost effectiveness?
May 21, 2024, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Presenter: Jean Spinks, PhD
Host: Australian Deprescribing Network
What to Do with Common Toxins Around the House
May 16, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Victoria Macdonald, PharmD, and Masha Yemets, PharmD
Various sites in West Baltimore
Assessment Tools Workshop: Tools and Referrals for Non-Clinicians
May 10, 2024, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
GGEAR "Navigating Dementia" Educational Series
In-person conference at The Meeting House (Columbia, Md.)
GAIT Project: Aging in Place (virtual)
May 3, 2024, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Amanda Young, PhD
TBD
May 2, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Presenter: Team C
Various sites in West Baltimore
Words Form the Heart - Literally
April 25, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Presenter: D. Ashen, PhD, CRNP
Various sites in West Baltimore
Spectrum of Services & Supports in Maryland for Persons Living with Dementia
April 24, 2024
GGEAR "Navigating Dementia" Educational Series
Webinar and in-person conference hosted by Eastern Shore MAC, Inc.
Exploring Medical and Non-medical Interventions to Slow Cognitive Decline Associated with ADRD
April 19, 2024, 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
GGEAR "Navigating Dementia" Educational Series
Webinar
What a Gerontologist Can Do to Support Team
April 18, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Presenter: Alfred Boyake, Min Park Martin
Various sites in West Baltimore
GAIT Project: Geriatric Assessment Tools Workshop: A Multidisciplinary Clinical Skills Workshop (in-person)
April 12, 2024, 11:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Facilitators: Dennis Klima, PT, MS, PhD, DPT, GCS, NCS; Mary DiBartolo, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, FGSA, FAAN; Jennifer Schermerhorn, LMSW; Diane Martin, PhD; Nancy Rodriquez-Weller, RPh, FASCP
How to Care for Our Lungs as We Age
April 11, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Presenter: Panagis Galiatsatos, MD, MHS
Various sites in West Baltimore
Mason F. Lord Lecture: "Improving Care for Older Adults: from Clinical Geriatrics to NIA Efforts"
April 9, 2024, 12:00 p.m.
Presenter: Amy Kelley, MD, MSHS
Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus and online
Vaccinations
April 4, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Presenter: Team B
Various sites in West Baltimore
Benefits of Social Connections for Emotional Well-Being
March 28, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Presenter: Team A
Various sites in West Baltimore
Life is Sweet, not Your Blood! An Informational Open Discussion About Diabetes
March 14, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Presenter: Team C
Various sites in West Baltimore
GAIT Project: Dementia in the Emergency Department (virtual)
March 14, 2024, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Jim Richardson, MD
Dealing with Depression and Grief and Resources
March 7, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Presenter: Marissa Flaherty, MD
Various sites in West Baltimore
Edward G. Beacham 51st Annual Current Topics in Geriatrics
February 29-March 2, 2024
Presenters include several from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Johns Hopkins Bayview
Welcome to Our Health Screening Presentation
February 29, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Presenter: Team B
Various sites in West Baltimore
Epidemiology and Public Health Grand Rounds
February 28, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Galya Bigman, RD, MSc, PhD
"Nutrition Randomized Controlled Trial to Mitigate Long-COVID Symptoms in Older Adults"
Enhancing Well-being Through Music and Art Therapy for Older Adults
February 22, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Presenter: Team A
Various sites in West Baltimore
Spiritual Care and Needs as We Age
February 15, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Presenter: Laura Koo, PhD, CRNP, FNP-BC; Daniel Mansour, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, AGSF
Various sites in West Baltimore
Heart to Heart Talk - Issues with the Heart as We Age
February 8, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Presenter: Kate Tully, MD
Various sites in West Baltimore
Staying Active and Other Tips to Decrease Risks of Falls
February 1, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Presenter: Chris L. Wells, PhD, PT, CCS, ATC, FCCM
Various sites in West Baltimore