UAMS 2026 Geriatrics Updates : Living in Health and Harmony

UAMS 2026 Geriatrics Updates: Living in Health and Harmony UAMS Reynolds Institute on Aging invites you to join us in person or virtually for our 30th Annual Geriatrics Medicine Highlights and 10th Annual Cognitive Impairment and Memory Disorders Update. October 1 -3, 2026.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC Credit Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.75 ANCC contact hours.  Nursing contact hours will be awarded for successful completion of program components based upon documented attendance and completion of evaluation materials.

ACPE Credit Designation Statement

These knowledge-based activities will provide pharmacists up to 17.75 contact hours or 1.775 CEU.  CE credit information, based on verification of live attendance and completion of the program evaluation, will be provided to NABP within 60 days after the activity completion. 

AAPA Credit Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 17.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

CDR Credit Designation Statement

This activity is designated for 17.75 CDR CPEUs. Completion of this RD/DTR profession-specific or IPCE activity awards CPEUs (One IPCE credit = one CPEU).  If the activity is dietetics-related but not targeted to RDs or DTRs, CPEUs may be claimed which are commensurate with participation in contact hours.  RDs and DTRs are to select activity type 102 in their Activity Log.  Sphere and Competency selection is at the learner’s discretion.

1. 1. Discuss current research in advancements of diagnostic tools, medicines and treatments for common diseases and conditions affecting older adults.
2. 2. Apply current evidenced based guidelines in the diagnosis and management of common diseases affecting older adults.
3. 3. Incorporate knowledge of age-related physiological changes into prescribing practices for older adults.
4. 4. Consider an interdisciplinary approach in addressing the impact of chronic disease.
5. 5. Utilize resources in educating patients and caregivers about chronic diseases, available treatments, and planning options.

In support of improving patient care, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 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.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Office of Continuing Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.