November 13, 2025 Educational Meeting:
Fall Annual Education Meeting

& Board Meeting

Save by registering early! NYSPALTC members enjoy reduced registration rates.

CME/CMD/MOC credits info to follow. The registration fee includes all course materials, breakfast, lunch, coffee, and refreshment breaks. Cancellations will be refunded less a $25 service charge (and any additional credit card fees) and must be made prior to 7 days before the meeting. No refunds will be granted after that date.

Conference will be at the New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott - 102-05 Ditmars Blvd, East Elmhurst, NY 11369. Hotel reservations are NOT included in the conference cost. Hotel reservations should be made directly with the LaGuardia Marriott Hotel. NYSPALTC attendees are eligible for a reduced rate by registering through a link that will be available soon.

The Board of Directors Meeting of NYSPALTC will be held at the LaGuardia Marriott Hotel on November 13, 2025 from 3-4pm. Zoom link will be available for board members who cannot attend in person.

If you have questions about the conference, please call 631-600-DAYS or email info@nyspaltc.org.

 TOPIC/SPEAKER/LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Clinical implications of the aging liver - Samuel Sigal, MD

Describe the morphologic and functional changes of the aging liver and the impact of aging on acute and chronic liver injury. Describe the impact of aging on the development of liver cancer. Describe the impact of aging on the manifestations of cirrhosis and interaction with the co-morbidities of older adults.

Financial incentives and nursing home quality: What do you need to know? Alex Priest, BBA, MS, PhD

Understand how and why Medicare reimbursement may not incentivize providers to optimize patient care in skilled nursing settings. Learn the importance of ownership and management in understanding variation in billing practices and care provision. Explain how and why CMS quality ratings may not adequately measure nursing home quality.

 Ethical Considerations for End Of Life Care: A discussion on medical futility & challenges in last resort palliative care in the SNF patient - Mary Alice O’Brien, DNP, MBA

Identify the ethical and practical consideration for EOL care in the SNF patient from the qualitative and quantitative perspectives. Identify and address situations where a Clinician's commitment to patient care is challenged by obligations or loyalties. Identify ethical principles that promote decision-making in end of life scenarios

Care Needs of People Aging with HIV - Anjali Sharma, MD, MS

Growing old apart: another geriatric syndrome? - Renante Ignacio, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD & Emmanuel Ignacio, BS

 Analyze the diverse living arrangements of older couples and understand how growing old apart affects care giving roles, autonomy, and emotional well-being. Evaluate the role of interpersonal dynamics—such as companionship, mastery beliefs, and physical intimacy—in shaping the health and emotional well-being of older couples. Determine how we can provide support and interventions in the effective management of the “Growing Old Apart” syndrome. 

Understanding the long-term care needs of older adult survivors of mistreatment: the impact of coercive control - Malya Levin, Esq & Meredith Levine, LMSW

Understand the nature and impact of elder mistreatment and how it impacts older adults who are later admitted to long-term care. Describe the nature of coercive control and how it impacts advance directives and end of life planning. Describe best practices when working with these patients as well as resources to support patients’ safety and well-being.

NYSPALTC Benefits for Geriatric Medicine Trainees

The New York Society for Post-acute and Long-term Care (NYSPALTC) offers free registration to qualified Geriatric Fellows or Internal Medicine/Family Practice Residents to attend either of its twice yearly educational meetings. Meetings take place in May in Albany, NY and November in Queens, NY. It's a great opportunity to meet many of the leaders in Geriatric Medicine in NY State while attending these educational events.

Eligible fellows/residents interested in free registration at the Fall meeting should submit an e-mail of interest to include current training site, expected date of completion and future plans. Applicants should cc their current program director on this email. Free registration to conferences will be offered to eligible applicants on a first come first serve basis as funding is limited. Interested applicants should apply by email to info@nyspaltc.org.

Exhibitors: CLICK HERE for information about joining our event!!

Check out photos from our May 2025 social dinner & educational meeting in Albany, NY: