Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Develop a brief, effective history and exam for incontinence, and select appropriate treatment options
• Describe new treatments available for prostate cancer
• Discuss risk factors, prevention strategies, and recent treatment developments for age-related macular degeneration
• Formulate goals and effective management strategies for patients with end-stage renal failure
• Appraise current PSA testing guidelines; utilize available evidence in counseling men on PSA testing
• Identify depression in the elderly and apply effective management strategies
• Describe the diagnostic features of dementia with Lewy bodies and discuss management
• Differentiate essential tremor from other tremor conditions and select appropriate treatments
• Formulate effective prescribing practices for elderly patients in the community and nursing home settings; recognize potentially inappropriate medications for the elderly and choose safe alternatives

Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.