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ForwardCare of the Older Adult 2026 - Live (in-person)
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.
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.
Hotel Reservations
To ensure accommodations at the discounted rate, make your reservations directly with the hotel before the block is full or by October 20, 2026, whichever comes first. We strongly recommend booking early, as the hotel is expected to sell out quickly.
Rate: $409/night + tax (no resort fee)
- Reduced rates apply three days before and three days after the course dates, based on group room availability
Parking: $40 self/ $70 valet per night. Mayo Clinic is unable to validate parking.
Booking Link: https://disneyevent.com/GCMK26B
In the upper right corner, click Reserve Room
On the next page, from the drop-down menu, select 1. Standard Room or 2. Accessible Room
Phone: (714) 520-5005 (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. PST)
Group Name: Mayo Clinic Care of the Older Adult
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Special Ticket Offers for Attendees
As a valued attendee, you and your guests have access to specially priced Theme Park tickets.
This Ticket Store is open from: 05/22/2026 through 9pm PST on 11/09/2026
Tickets are valid from: 11/07/2026 through 11/18/2026
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 14.25 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 14.25 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 14.25 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 14.25 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) |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 4.75 |
| Friday | 4.75 |
| Saturday | 4.75 |
| Optional sessions | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
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
- 14.25 AAPA Category 1
- 18.25 ABIM - Medical Knowledge
- 14.25 ABS - Accredited CME
- 14.25 ABS - Self-Assessment
- 14.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 14.25 ANCC
- 14.25 AOA Category 2-A
- 14.25 Attendance
Exhibit Opportunities
This course offers the unique opportunity for sponsorship opportunities, including the ability to interact with healthcare providers and highlight their products and services through an exhibit. A letter of invitation is found here. Space is limited and reserved upon receipt of a completed agreement.
If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at this conference, complete the Letter of Agreement via the link below. If you do not have a profile/account you will first need to create one before completing the online form:
If you are interested in sponsoring/exhibiting, please complete the Letter of Agreement.
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Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
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.
The Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development strives for fully accessible learning experiences. If you anticipate any barriers while attending this course, please reach out to the course coordinator who will be in touch with all registrants. If you need disability-related accommodations, please contact the Office of Wellness and Academic Support – Disability Access Services at MCCMS.DS@mayo.edu.
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