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GeriScan Geriatric Consulting
PO Box 777
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
570.586.0655
When it comes to your patients, your focus on prevention is paramount. As a result, Susan Scanland emphasizes prevention of functional, cognitive and behavioral problems related to geriatric syndromes.

During a GeriScan presentation developed for primary care providers, you will understand the importance of optimal control of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, cholesterol and weight for physical and cognitive health. Informed nurse practitioners and physician assistants will be proactive in decreasing the risk of morbidity and mortality which is commonly associated with older patients. Susan will teach you time-efficient geropsychiatric and functional assessment tools to incorporate into your busy practice.

"With the help of advanced medical technology, the average U.S. life span has increased by about 30 years in the past century, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Today, the fastest-growing age category is 85 and older. Therefore, boomers will be the first generation tapped on a large scale to care for this oldest generation."

-- CBS News, August 9, 2005

Over the past four years, Susan has presented at the following national nurse practitioner conferences:

  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
  • Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education (NPACE)
  • American College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP)
  • National Conference for Gerontological Nurse Practitioners (NCGNP)
  • Keystone Summit Nurse Practitioner Conference (University of Colorado)

Susan also presents at annual state nurse practitioner programs, including:

  • Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland (MARC)
  • Delaware Nurses Association
  • Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
  • Palmetto Nurse Practitioner Group (Charleston, South Carolina)

TOPICS

  • Alzheimer's Disease Update: 2007 - 100% pharmacology
  • My Fading Memory: Normal or Not? - 50% pharmacology
  • M&Ms: Mild Cognitive Impairment and Mood Changes Prior to Alzheimer's
  • Confused by Confusion? Alzheimer's, Vascular,
    Lewy Body and Parkinson's Dementia - 50% pharmacology
  • Geropsych Assessment: Effective Tools for Primary Care - 0% pharmacology
  • Management of Depression in Elders - 100% pharmacology
  • Elder Depression: Complication of Co-morbid Conditions - 50% pharmacology
  • Geriatric Syndromes - 75% pharmacology
  • Caregiver Support in Primary Care - 25% pharmacology
  • Preventing Adverse Drug Events in Elders - 100% pharmacology
  • Fall Prevention in Primary and Long-Term Care - 25-50% pharmacology


Click here to email Susan Scanland about customized programs and inquire about availability.