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October 31, 2006 Challenging Geriatric Behaviors Conference scheduled for Nov. 9 MARQUETTE — Marquette General Health System will sponsor the annual Gerontology Conference from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, at Marquette General Hospital’s Conference Center. This conference provides insight into the care of the geriatric patient exhibiting common challenging behaviors such as physical aggression, anxiety, refusal to eat, wandering, inappropriate sexual behavior, hygiene needs, depression, and other behaviors associated with dementia. The tips and techniques presented during this lively and entertaining seminar are the proven, real life solutions health care workers need in their daily practice with the elderly. Learning will take place through presentation, case studies, and hands on stations designed to help in understanding why some geriatric patients respond as they do to environmental and lifestyle changes. The day will be fun, fast paced, and full of energy. Conference speaker Amy Boulware, MSW is a geriatric expert, speaker and author who serves as director of social services for a community-based organization that services the elderly in Chattanooga, Tennessee. A $90 registration fee includes continental breakfast, refreshments, lunch and materials. Continuing education credit is available for nurses, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nursing home administrators and social workers. To register, call Trish in the MGHS Education Department at 225-3470 or 1-800-562-9753, ext. 3470 or go online to http://www.mgh.org/97conf.html The Conference Center is located on College Avenue. Attendees are asked to enter the hospital through the East Entrance canopy, take the elevator to the third floor, and exit to the right. E-MAIL THIS MGHS STORY Enter recipient's e-mail: Close Window MGHS HOME Marquette General Hospital, 420 W. Magnetic Street, Marquette MI 49855