General Session - Choose One
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. | $700 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $675 |
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 to the use of pain adjuvant agents in older adults
- Review latest longevity science clinical discoveries to help guide preventive health discussion in clinical practice
- 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.
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All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
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 enduring material 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. Approval is valid until MM/DD/YYYY. 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.
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.
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
- 6.00 AAPA Category 1
- 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 6.00 ANCC
- 6.00 AOA Category 2-A
- 6.00 Attendance
Thank you for your interest in Care of the Older Adult 2026. This course is currently in the early planning stages. If you’d like to be notified when opportunities become available, please add your name to our Notify Me list. Signing up to be notified will ensure that you receive an email when exhibitor information is available. No additional information is available until then.
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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.
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.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
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