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Breakout Session 501 on Thursday, May 9 @ 8:45-9:45 a.m.

The Importance of Deprescribing for Older Adults

This session addresses deprescribing, its significance, and scenarios where it's applicable, such as polypharmacy.  Attendees will gain the ability to effectively communicate deprescribing concepts with prescribers, pharmacists, and residents/families, ensuring informed decision-making and improved health care outcomes.
  • Identify what deprescribing is and why it is important.
  • Describe common scenarios where deprescribing may be an option (e.g., polypharmacy).
  • Outline ways to communicate key concepts about deprescribing with the prescriber, pharmacist, and resident/family
Amelia Palmer, Doctor of Pharmacy  BCGP, Clinical Manager, Omnicare, Urbandale
Amelia Palmer is the Clinical Manager for Martin Health Urbandale and has worked for the organization for 14 years.  Amelia manages a team of 27 consultant pharmacists throughout Iowa and the Midwest.  Amelia is a graduate of Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and lives in Ankeny.  She has a passion for taking care of our aging population and finding ways to support the health care teams who care for our senior citizens every day.

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