What's a Senior Care Pharmacist

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July 17, 2009:
Clinical Update for the Geriatric Pharmacist Workshop

July 21, 2009:
New Audioconference: Treating LTC Residents with Anemia of CKD

November 18 - 22, 2009:
Senior Care Pharmacy 09

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What is a Senior Care Pharmacist?

Senior care pharmacists have specialized knowledge in geriatrics, geriatric pharmacotherapy, and the unique medication-related needs of the senior population, which they apply in the provision of pharmaceutical care.

Look for the ASCP Video to air through January 31, 2009:
Syndicated Cable Summary Report (.xls format) lists 240+ markets where the video will air in 30+ million households
WorldNet Coverage shows the international distribution (.doc format)

Learn about ASCP's mission and vision for Senior Care Pharmacy.
For a more detailed description of a Senior Care Pharmacist, ASCP has prepared a draft description in Adobe Acrobat format.
ASCP has also prepared a Fact Sheet on Senior Care and Consultant Pharmacy Practice.
New Horizons in Senior Care Pharmacy - Learn why senior care pharmacy provides many opportunities for the future.
Senior Care Pharmacy Facts - Statistics that illustrate the increasing need for Senior Care Pharmacists.