Geriatric at APNA 40th Annual Conference

2 sessions on geriatric · October 28–31, 2026, Phoenix, AZ. Compare geriatric at other meetings →

Friday, October 30

Lecture · Pharmacology
Achieving Benzodiazepine Withdrawal in Older Adults: Best Practices for Success
Constance Noll
Individualized slow-taper strategies for benzodiazepine deprescribing in older adults, accounting for social context. Pharmacology-eligible.
Benzodiazepines & Sedatives · Deprescribing & Polypharmacy

Saturday, October 31

Lecture · Medicine Management
Polypharmacy Management in Older Adults: A Systematic Literature Review and Implications for Psychiatric Nursing Practice
Nkem Chiedu
Systematic review of deprescribing and Beers Criteria use, highlighting psychiatric nurses' role in spotting medication risks in older adults. Pharmacology-eligible.
Deprescribing & Polypharmacy

Other topics at this meeting

Practice, Policy & Workforce 14 Child & Adolescent 8 Measurement-Based Care & Diagnosis 7 Substance Use Disorders 7 Emergency & Acute Psychiatry 6 Deprescribing & Polypharmacy 5 Opioid Use Disorder 5 Perinatal & Women's Mental Health 5 Suicide & Self-Harm 5 Education & Training 4 Forensic & Correctional 4 PTSD & Trauma 4

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