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Education
Focus
The Little Rock GRECC hosts a Geriatric Fellowship Program, a Special Fellowship in Advanced Geriatrics, Senior Student Outpatient Selective; Outreach Training Programs in other VA Medical Centers; Traineeships in nursing, pharmacy and occupational therapy; Dietetic Intern rotation; provides ongoing staff development and continuing education programs on a number of aging issues.
Nutrition And Aging
XXIV:
Nutrition, Macronutrients And Chronic Disease
Holiday Inn – Airport
3201 Bankhead Dr.
Little Rock
, AR
Course Description
:
This course will address the role of the major macronutrients (protein, fat and CHO) in the management of common chronic conditions in elderly persons. The topics will include an in-depth evaluation of the role of dietary protein in health and in various chronic and acute conditions; the management of diabetes in older adults as well as mechanisms for insulin resistance; issues surrounding heart disease and obesity; and the role of fiber in the maintenance of health and disease.
More information is available of the Conference website
Calendar of Upcoming
Education Opportunities
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Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
Little Rock GRECC (182/LR) Little Rock, AR 72205
501-257-5542 and FAX 501-257-4531