Colorado University’s Anschutz Campus in Aurora is hosting the Rocky Mountain Geriatric Conference & Community Research Symposium on September 19 & 20, 2024. This year’s theme, Current Controversies, Ethical Dilemmas, and Taboo Topics in Geriatrics, offers a unique learning experience for community members, clinicians, and researchers to come together and explore the latest in clinical practices and research innovations that impact healthy aging.
This event features a lineup of over 30 speakers representing a variety of disciplines and topics within the field of geriatric care, and includes interactive experiences with clinicians, keynote speeches, and breakout tracks to tailor your own experience.
Topics include: Transforming Geriatric Care with AI: Opportunities and Challenges, Older Adults and Sexual Health, Ageism: Uncovering the Invisible “Ism,” Unraveling the Gaps: Exploring Hospice Utilization Among Older Black Adults, Building a Safety Net: Interdisciplinary Response to Elder Abuse, Breaking the Silence: How Sex Differences in Mental Health Shape the Aging Process, Testosterone Therapy: Banned in the Olympics, but What About Older Men?, Medical Aid and Dying: Controversy, Dilemma, or Taboo?, How About Psychedelic Drugs: Older Adults and a Long Strange Trip?, Film Screening: Finding Pesa Sooname: A Story of Identity, Community, and Dementia, Aging Eyes: Why Aren’t We Talking About Vision Care Access and the Burden of Correctable Vision Loss?, Does Menopause Impact Health in Early Old Age?, & Firearms and Older Adults: Saving Lives, Relationships and Communities.
This conference is for community members, clinicians, service providers and industry leaders to join academia in learning, sharing and meeting other allies in geriatric care. Over the 2-day experience, you’ll hear from medical experts, top researchers and academic leaders sharing insight into some of the most prevalent issues facing our aging society and healthcare systems.
Your registration includes: Various CEU options, complimentary parking, breakfast and lunch both days, insights from over 35 expert presenters, interactive and engaging research roadshows, & and, valuable networking opportunities!
The conference is held at the Elliman Conference Center in the University of Colorado Anschutz Health Sciences Building, 1890 N Revere Ct., in Aurora. Ticket prices vary from $25 to $125 depending on your classification!
We look forward to welcoming you again this year! Don’t forget, the registration deadline is September 5th! Be sure to register soon! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Vendors and Visitors interested in the latest geriatrics can register online at https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/center-on-aging/education/conferences.