Dysphagia in Older Adults
Live Chat Schedule
With online conferences you get the convenience of at-home learning combined with real-time access to speakers. Add these dates and times to your schedule!
| Monday, May 13 |
| 11 a.m. – noon Eastern |
Kevin R. Patterson, MD
Topic: Recognizing Delirium in Those Who Are Medically Ill |
| 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Eastern |
William Plonk, MD
Topic: PEG Tube Use in Adults: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly |
| 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Eastern |
Luis F. Riquelme, PhD, CCC-SLP, BRS-S
Topic: Comparing Dysphagia With Presbyphagia: Assessing the Older Adult |
| Tuesday, May 14 |
| Noon – 1 p.m. Eastern |
James L. Coyle, PhD, CCC-SLP, BRS-S
Topic: Treating Dysphagia in the Older Adult: Essential Knowledge and Skills |
| 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Eastern |
Jacqueline Hind, MS, CCC-SLP, BRS-S
Nicole Pulia, PhD, CCC-SLP
Topic: Balancing Risks in Diet Selection |
| 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Eastern |
Heather Clark, PhD, CCC-SLP
Topic: Effects of Exercise-Based Dysphagia Interventions |
| Wednesday, May 15 |
| 11 a.m. – noon Eastern |
Jennifer A. Brush, MA, CCC-SLP
Topic: Make the Most of Mealtime: Compensating for Sensory Impairment |
| 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Eastern |
Mary L. Casper, MA, CCC-SLP
Topic: Rights, Responsibilities, and Informed Consent in Dysphagia Practice |
| 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Eastern |
John R. Ashford, PhD, CCC-SLP
Topic: Oral Hygiene in Older Adults: Complications, Assessment, and Care |
| Thursday, May 16 |
| 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Eastern |
James L. Coyle, PhD, CCC-SLP, BRS-S
Topic: Aging and the Respiratory Functions of the Aerodigestive Tract: What's Normal and What's Not |
| 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Eastern |
Kate Krival, PhD, CCC-SLP
Topic: Palliative Care: Enhance Participation Outcomes in Swallowing and Related Activities |
| Friday, May 17 |
| 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Eastern |
Jennifer Mahnke, MS, RD, LD, CSO
Topic: Nutrition Care and Dysphagia in Geriatric Patients |
Preparation
- Chats are live, text-based (no audio), and last for 1 hour.
- Chat times are preset; clear your schedule now so you can participate in each one.
- Listen to the lecture before participating.
- Have your questions ready so you can get the answers you need!
The live chat schedule is in development. Check this page for detailed information coming soon.