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ForwardCare of the Older Adult 2026
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors: Christina Chen, M.D., and Daniel E. Sanchez Pellecer, M.D.
The Mayo Clinic Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care offers this program to equip family practitioners, internists, general practitioners, advanced nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, with up-to-date strategies for caring for older adults, including evaluation, longevity medicine, palliative care, and innovative models.
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| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $975 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $875 |
| Heart Disease KSA - Thursday (In-person only, lunch provided) | $250 |
| Strength and Lifestyle Coaching for Clinicians -Friday (In-person only, lunch provided) | $100 |
Optional Afternoon Sessions
ABFM-developed KSA-Heart Disease - Thursday, November 12, 12:45 - 4:45 p.m.
In-person only, pre-registration required.
Lunch provided for pre-registered attendees.
$250
The new Heart Disease ABFM-developed KSA activity focuses on diagnosis and management of acute coronary syndrome and other manifestations of ischemic heart disease, as well as stable and acute decompensated heart failure. Topics include pathophysiology, EKG interpretation, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment, and disease progression
and outcomes.
Strength and Lifestyle Coaching for Clinicians: How to Guide Aging Patients Toward Optimal Movement and Health - Friday, November 13, 12:45 - 2:45 p.m.
In-person only, pre-registration required.
Lunch provided for pre-registered attendees.
$100
This seminar will review the evidence supporting strength training as a cornerstone of healthy aging and demonstrate how to tailor exercise prescriptions across functional levels—from individuals recovering from debility to those seeking performance or pain reduction. Participants will learn to design sustainable, goal-oriented plans that incorporate strength, balance, and mobility training; apply practical exercises for common musculoskeletal issues such as back and knee pain; and integrate lifestyle, nutritional, and behavioral strategies to enhance adherence, reduce injury risk, and support long-term functional independence in older adults.
*The session will include live demonstrations, guided exercises, and an interactive program to help participants experience sustainable strength training techniques firsthand.
Target Audience
Family practitioners, internists, general practitioners, advanced nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and pharmacists.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify nonpharmacological strategies to help maintain independence in patients with mild cognitive impairment
- Describe a practical approach to implement heart failure guideline-directed medical therapy in older adults
- Provide a framework for the use of pain adjuvant agents in older adults
- Describe goal‑concordant care as a strategy to enhance quality of life in older adults
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Care of the Older Adult
Anaheim, CA and Livestream | November 12-14, 2026
View Printable Program Schedule (PDF)
*All times listed in PACIFIC time zone
Thursday, November 12, 2026 | |
6:45 a.m. | Registration, Breakfast and Exhibitors |
7:20 a.m. | Welcome and Conference Overview |
Cognitive and Mental Health | |
7:30 a.m. | Dementia Differentiation Made Practical: Tools, Tests, and Treatment Updates |
8:10 a.m. | Living Well With Mild Cognitive Impairment: Applying Principles of H.A.B.I.T. |
8:50 a.m. | Management of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia: Beyond the Antipsychotics |
9:30 a.m. | Managing Delirium Across the Care Continuum: From Hospital to Home |
10:10 a.m. | Refreshment Break and Exhibitors |
Functional and Physical Health | |
10:30 a.m. | Assessing the At-Risk Driver: Safety, Evaluation, and Communication Strategies |
11:10 a.m. | Aging in Place - Reducing Transitions, Preserving Safety and Independence |
11:50 a.m. | Rehabilitation and Functional Recovery in the Debilitated Older Adult |
12:30 p.m. | Adjourn for the Day |
12:45 – 4:45 p.m. | ABFM-Developed KSA - Heart Disease |
*All times listed in PACIFIC time zone
6:45 a.m. | Registration, Breakfast and Exhibitors |
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7:25 a.m. | Overview of the Day |
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Chronic Disease Management and Geriatric Syndromes |
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7:30 a.m. | Pancreatic Disorders in Aging: What the Primary Care Clinician Should Know |
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8:10 a.m. | Updates in Congestive Heart Failure Management in Older Adults |
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8:50 a.m. | Osteoporosis Management in the Oldest Old |
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9:30 a.m. | Management of Dry Eye Syndrome in the Older Adult: Beyond the Artificial Tears |
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10:10 a.m. | Refreshment Break and Exhibitors |
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Special Topics and Case Studies in Geriatric Medicine |
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10:30 a.m. | Men’s Health in Aging: Addressing Common Prostate Questions and Testosterone Treatment Options |
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11:10 a.m. | The Role of Vestibular Rehab in Dizziness and Vertigo Management in the Older Adult |
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11:50 a.m. | Cases and Geriatric Pearls From the Fellow’s Clinic |
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12:30 p.m. | Adjourn for the Day |
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12:45 – 2:45 p.m. | Strength and Lifestyle Coaching for Clinicians: How to Guide Aging Patients Toward Optimal Movement and Health |
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*All times listed in PACIFIC time zone
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | |
6:45 a.m. | Registration, Breakfast and Exhibitors |
7:25 a.m. | Overview of the Day |
Geriatric Pharmacology & Medication Management Topics | |
7:30 a.m. | Optimizing Pharmacologic Therapy for Insomnia in Older Adults |
8:10 a.m. | Deprescribing in Older Adults: Common Questions and Clinical Conundrums |
8:50 a.m. | Pharmacology Management of Advanced Refractory Non-Pain Symptoms in Older Adults |
9:30 a.m. | GLP-1 Therapy in Older Adults: Risks and Prescribing Considerations |
10:10 a.m. | Refreshment Break and Exhibitors |
Communication and Palliative Care Topics | |
10:30 a.m. | Prognosticating Dementia and Assessing Early Hospice Eligibility |
11:10 a.m. | Communication Strategies to Engage Caregivers in Serious Illness Conversations |
11:50 a.m. | Multimodal Analgesia Strategies Using Adjuvants to Optimize Pain Relief |
12:30 p.m. | Conference Wrap-Up |
12:35 p.m. | Conference Adjourn |
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
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Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this other activity (live and online content) for a maximum of 20.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 20.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 20.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AOA
The American Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 20.25 AOA Category 2-A credits.
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 18.25 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Through an agreement between the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, medical practitioners participating in the Royal College MOC Program may record completion of accredited activities registered under the ACCME’s “CME in Support of MOC” program in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
| General Sessions Day | Credit(s) |
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| Thursday | 4.75 |
| Friday | 4.75 |
| Saturday | 4.75 |
| Optional sessions | Credit(s) |
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ABFM-developed KSA-Heart Disease | 4.0 |
Strength and Lifestyle Coaching for Clinicians: How to Guide Aging Patients Toward Optimal Movement and Health | 2.0 |
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures
Available Credit
- 20.25 AAPA Category 1
- 18.25 ABIM - Medical Knowledge
- 20.25 ABS - Accredited CME
- 18.25 ABS - Self-Assessment
- 20.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 20.25 ANCC
- 20.25 AOA Category 2-A
- 20.25 Attendance
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| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $975 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $875 |
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To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.
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Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
Every effort will be made to accommodate dietary requirements; however, some requests may not be feasible based on venue kitchen capabilities. Attendees will be contacted in advance if a dietary restriction cannot be fulfilled.
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