The Mental Health Issues in Dependent Adults conference aims to provide valuable education to clinicians, caregivers, and administrators responsible for the care of adults with mental and physical disabilities. The event will emphasize behavioral health management challenges in long-term care settings. Attendees can expect a range of sessions, including ethics in real-life scenarios, updates on dementia, and strategies for non-pharmacological management of distress in dementia. The agenda includes a mix of in-person and virtual sessions, offering flexibility for participants.
Mental Health Conferences
Mental Health Issues in Dependent Adults
The Mental Health Issues in Dependent Adults conference will be held in Marshalltown, IA, at the Iowa Veterans Home, and streamed live online via Zoom. It focuses on the challenges of behavioral health management in long-term care settings.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Dates: April 18–19, 2024
Location: Iowa Veterans Home
City/State: Marshalltown, Iowa
Address: 1301 Summit St., Whitehill Auditorium, Marshalltown, IA 50158, United States
Event Format: hybrid
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences provides continuing medical education for healthcare professionals, focusing on enhancing clinical skills and knowledge.
Email: cme@dmu.edu
Phone: 515-271-1596
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $150.00 | Onsite Thursday + Onsite Friday | Full access to both days in person. |
| $150.00 | Onsite Thursday + Virtual Friday | In-person access on Thursday and virtual access on Friday. |
| $50.00 | Onsite Thursday Only | Access to Thursday sessions in person. |
| $100.00 | Onsite Friday Only | Access to Friday sessions in person. |
| $100.00 | Virtual Friday Only | Access to Friday sessions online. |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference begins on Thursday, April 18, 2024, with sessions on ethics and patient decision-making. Friday, April 19, 2024, includes a full day of sessions covering dementia updates, assessing threats of self-harm, fraud protection, and non-pharmacological management of distress in dementia. The day concludes with a multidisciplinary panel discussion on mental health care at the end of life.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Douglas Steenblock, MD
Chief of Mental Health Services, Iowa Veterans Home.
Francis Degnin, PhD, MPM
Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Northern Iowa.
Elise Duwe, MD, PhD
Van Diest Family Health Clinic of Webster City; Iowa State University Department of Psychology.
Nathan Wolken, MA, LMHC
Psychologist, Iowa Veterans Home.
Derek Hess, JD, PhD
Senior Health Policy Advisor, Psychologist, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.
Kyle S. Page, PhD, ABPP
Geriatric Psychologist, Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital.
Christopher Sparks, LISW
Psychologist, Iowa Veterans Home.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
The conference offers a maximum of 9.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 9.50 AOA Category 2-A credits, and 9.50 CE Contact Hour(s).
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)
The conference will be held at the Iowa Veterans Home, which provides convenient access for attendees. Specific hotel accommodations are not detailed, but the location offers ample parking and facilities for participants.
Parking Information
Unless you're taking public transit.
Parking is available at the Iowa Veterans Home, with handicapped parking across the street south of the cottages and in the southeast corner of the lot immediately north of the cottages. Attendees should enter at the West Entrance, west of the corner of 13th Street and Summit.
Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities
If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.
Details on sponsorship, exhibitor, and advertising opportunities are not provided. Interested parties may contact the organizer for more information.
Other Links and Information
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