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Title: Frailty Demystified
Description:
Frailty in the aging population is frequently misunderstood and overlooked in clinical settings, leading to inadequate assessment and management, which increases the risk of disability and mortality among older adults. This presentation aims to demystify the often misunderstood geriatric syndrome of frailty, highlighting its significance in the care of the aging population within primary care settings. It offers an in-depth look at the complexities of frailty. Practical screening and management approaches will be discussed to equip nurse practitioners with the tools necessary to address frailty effectively in older adults.
Presenter: Dr. Kimberly Posey, PhD, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, GS-C
Release Date: January 1, 2025
Expiration Date: January 1, 2026
Learner Outcomes:
- Participants will be able to define frailty in the older adults and identify validated frailty assessment tool’s.
Accreditation:
Learners will be awarded 1 Contact Hour, including 1 hour of Geriatrics. Completion of the course and evaluation are required.
Provider Statement:
Texas Nurse Practitioners is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Louisiana State Nurses Association - Approver, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
If you are required to use an activity number or provider number on certificates, please use LSNA Provider N003232
Disclosures:
No disclosures exist for presenters or Nurse Planners of this Educational Activity
