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Conference Room Nr.5, Latvian Nurses Association conference

08.00–14.00
Conference “Interdisciplinary approach to geriatric care”
Supported by: Evisit.lv, SIA Merck Sharp & Dohme Latvija, SIA TZMO Latvija, SIA Teva Baltics
Latvijas Māsu asociācija
08.00–09.30
Registration
09.30–09.40
Opening
09.40–10.10
Nursing competencies in geriatric care. Findings from BigPicture project
Agita Melbārde-Kelmere, nurse (general care), Riga University Hospital East
10.10–10.40
Causes of Dysphagia, clinical indications and care guidelines for multidisciplinary teams
Līga Savicka, audiologist, Riga University Hospital East
10.40–11.10
Nutritional therapy for senior Dysphagia patients
Zane Stasune, nutritionist, Baltezers Health Centre
11.10–12.00
Coffee break and expo tour
12.00–12.30
Vaccination of seniors: challenges and benefits
Iļja Drjagunovs, infectious disease doctor, Pauls Stradiņš University Hospital
12.30–13.00
Physical capacity loss among geriatric patients
Dace Stirāne, physical therapist, SJSC Vaivari National Rehabilitation Centre
13.00–13.30
Safe everyday activities for geriatric patients
Agnese Gavare, occupational therapist, SJSC Vaivari National Rehabilitation Centre
13.30–14.00
Geriatric care and ethical challenges: dignity, safety and quality of life
Evija Melbārde, nurse (general care), Pauls Stradiņš University Hospital