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Supplements for Aging

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Course Overview
The purpose of this course is to help clinicians in all settings develop a better knowledge base from which they can provide consultation on the use of dietary supplements for the management of age-related health concerns. 

Learning Outcomes 
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

  • List the dietary supplements most commonly used for age-related changes in cognition.
  • Explain the safety concerns associated with the use of natural products in older adults.
  • Discuss the risks and benefits of common vitamins and minerals in older adults.
  • Describe the proposed and actual effects of dietary supplements for dementia.
  • Review the evidence for the use of dietary supplements for age-related changes in physical health. 

About the Author/Presenter 
Chelsey McIntyre, PharmD, is a clinical pharmacist who specializes in drug information, literature analysis, and medical writing. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Genetics from the University of California, Davis. She then went on to complete her PharmD at Creighton University, followed by a clinical residency at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Dr. McIntyre held the position of Drug Information and Policy Development Pharmacist at CHOP until her move to Washington state in 2017, after which she spent the next six years as a clinical editor for Natural Medicines, a clinical reference database focused on natural products and alternative therapies. She continues to create rigorous professional analysis and patient education materials for various publications while also practicing as a hospital pharmacist. Her professional interests include provider and patient education, as well as the application of evidence-based research to patient care.

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals 
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE 
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE 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. 
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details): 
Nursing, Pharmacy, Physician

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