Challenges of Managing Elderly Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

7 & 8 November 2024

This short course provides an overview of Parkinson's Disease (PD), differentiation between Parkinson's disease and Parkinsonism. Also review all the PD medications currently available in Singapore, discuss the indications for the medications, drug interactions and review strategies to manage Levodopa associated motor complications.

The course also discusses the impact of PD on the elderly, in terms of Geriatric syndromes and management of PD in a multidisciplinary manner.

This course aims to enable participants to: 

• Understand the different drugs available for PD, in terms of indications, complications and adverse effects on the elderly
• Review strategies in managing levodopa associated motor complications
• Learn the geriatric syndromes and PD
• Learn about non-pharmacological management of PD

For the course brochure, click here.

To register (internet access is required), scan the following QR code or click on the web link. Registration closes on 21 October 2024, Monday (Extended to 30 October 2024, Wednesday).

https://form.gov.sg/66ec60758f79422c6d4d281b

By registering, participant has agreed to PGAHI Terms & Conditions.

Course Details

Date:
7 - 8 November 2024 (Thursday - Friday)

Time:
8.30 am - 12.30 pm

Duration:
2 Half Days

Fees (inclusive of prevailing rate of GST):
S$540 (SingHealth staff)
S$600 (Regular)

Registration Closing Date:
21 October 2024, Monday (Extended to 30 October 2024, Wednesday)

Training Mode:
E-learning

Platform:
Zoom Cloud Meetings
(Details of the meeting link will be sent to successful registrants nearer the course date)

Target Audience:
Healthcare Professionals, Allied Health and Nursing Professionals