Information about events hosted by the Peter Lamy Center on Drug Therapy and Aging in 2024 is available below.
Integration of Spiritual Care as Part of Interdisciplinary Teams in the Health Care Environment
October 17, 2024, noon - 1 p.m.
Presenter: Fr. Casmir Onyegwara, PhD
Various sites in West Baltimore
Social Well-being in Later Life
October 10, 2024, noon - 1 p.m.
Presenter: Diane Martin, PhD, MA
Various sites in West Baltimore
What to Do with Common Toxins Around the House
October 3, 2024, noon - 1 p.m.
Presenter: Victoria McDonald, PharmD
Various sites in West Baltimore
Addressing Spiritual Health, Diabetes and Hypertension Needs
September 26, 2024, noon - 1 p.m.
Presenters: Laura Koo, PhD, CRNP, and Daniel Mansour, PharmD, AGSF, BCGP, FASCP
Various sites in West Baltimore
Fall Prevention
September 19, 2024, noon - 1 p.m.
Presenter: Nicole Brandt, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, FASCP
Various sites in West Baltimore
Dealing with Depression and Grief and Resources
September 12, 2024, noon - 1 p.m.
Presenter: Marissa Flaherty, MD
Various sites in West Baltimore
The Annual Wellness Visit
September 5, 2024, noon - 1 p.m.
Presenter: Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP
Various sites in West Baltimore
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