Mini Medical School
2024 class schedule
Healthy Aging: Best Practices for Overall Well-being
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February 3, 9–11:30 a.m. PST
Mentation: Protecting Our Brains as We Age
Rebecca Boxer, M.D., M.S., JoAnn Seibles, M.D. and Huey Lin, M.D. discuss strategies for preserving and protecting our brain health, avoiding dementia and issues associated with delirium.
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February 10, 9–11:30 a.m. PST
Medication: Latest Science and Recommendations
Simon Ascher, M.D., M.P.H., Kristin George, Ph.D., M.P.H. and Surbhi Singhal, M.D. discuss a wide range of topics related to medication, including managing blood pressure, cardiovascular disease dementia prevention and cancer in older adults.
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February 17, 9–11:30 a.m. PST
Mobility: Movement as Therapy
Bart Wise, M.D., M.Sc., F.A.C.P., Gina Lokna, M.D. and Alia Tuqan, M.D. address movement topics including rheumatology and bone health, exercising with arthritis and long-term strategies for maintaining physical independence.
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February 24, 9–11:30 a.m. PST
What Matters Most: Choices That Support Your Healthy Aging
- Katren Tyler, M.D. presents on the role of disaster preparedness in healthy aging.
- Deb Bakerjian, Ph.D., A.P.R.N., F.A.A.N., F.A.A.N.P., F.G.S.A., Anna Satake, M.S.N., G.C.N.S., R.N. and Kathryn Sexson, Ph.D., A.P.R.N., F.N.P.-B.C. give presentations and lead a panel discussion about long-term care and the role of caregivers in multiple contexts.