Arizona Geriatric Society On The Move!
Jun 30th, 2008 by jpreston
I have been involved with the Arizona Geriatric Society (AzGS) for three years. At first, I thought this was an organization that was just for geriatric physicians. But in reality, the society has always focused on the interdisciplinary approach of geriatrics and now AzGS is embracing the multiple disciplines and providing educational opportunities for all. It takes all of us – doctors, social workers, nurses, therapists and yes, even attorneys, to help individuals maneuver through the maze of geriatric health care. If you are a member that needs to renew your membership or a potential new member to the Arizona Geriatric Society check out what is happening and come on aboard. We need you. The momentum of this group of amazing people dedicated to the best practices of serving geriatrics is on the move! Here are a few things happening at AzGS:
The 2nd Annual Summer Nursing Conference, “DO NO HARM: Nursing Frail Elders Through Acute Illness,” is scheduled for Friday, August 22nd at the Rosati Education Center on the campus of the Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa. We urge you to register if the program appeals to your professional needs and we ask you to pass the e-brochure on to friends and associates that you think might be interested.
ASK THE EXPERT is a new section on the AzGS Web site managed by William Arnold, the immediate past president of the AzGS board. ASK THE EXPERT is for you to ask questions pertaining to some aspect of health care. If William Arnold does not have the answer, he will search it out for you. We hope you will use this new feature.
The 20th Annual Fall Symposium, “Promoting Wellness in the 21st Century”, is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, November 14-15. Great information and great networking!
The AzGS Member Dinner Programs are taking the summer off but will resume on September 17th with a presentation on Depression, followed by a presentation on Behavioral Management of Parkinson’s Related Dementia, featuring Alvin Burstein, MD on October 8th. The four meetings offered earlier this year were well attended and those in attendance valued the presentations.
I urge you to take a look at this dynamic organization. Together we can impact best practices for this growing and needed industry!!