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Objectives
1) list the unique nutritional problems of the elderly
2) screen for nutritional problems of the elderly using at least two different assessments
3) improve the diets of the elderly through the use of appropriate nutritional interventions.
Register Here:
1. Fax the printable registration form with credit card information to: 314-909-9439
2. Mail the printable registration form and payment (check or credit card) to: IANA Registrar- Boomer Educational Consultants, 2369 Hollyhead Drive Saint Louis, Missouri 63131.
This Conference is sponsored by:
  
Important Facts about this Conference
- Focuses on the problems concerning nutrition and aging and to the development of solutions through research, training programs and the spread of information. See the Full Preliminary Schedule (PDF).
- Opportunities for plenary lectures, symposia, free communication and poster sessions.
- Three days at the Renaissance Grand Hotel in downtown Saint Louis, Missouri.
- Accented by networking social events, such as Welcome reception on Friday night, Dinner held on a Mississippi Riverboat cruise, and companion day trips.
- Expect a national and international attendance of up to 1,000 MDs, GNPs, NPs, Dietitians, Nutritionists and health care professionals.
- Host 52 speakers from 20 countries.
We look forward to your participation at the international conference.
The proceedings, abstracts of the IANA Meeting will be published in the Journal of Nutrition Health and Aging (JNHA). The IANA has contracted with Boomer Educational Consultants, LLC to manage this international meeting. See the Journal of Nutrition Health and Aging (JNHA) for more information on the Academy for Nutrition and Aging.
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Hotel, Room Rates & Accommodations
The flagship hotel for the IANA meeting is the Renaissance Grand Hotel at 800 Washington Avenue in downtown Saint Louis. We have contracted to have the Renaissance Suites Hotel (across the street) available with conference discount rates. Space is limited so please book early. These are all located within the Saint Louis Downtown area.
- Renaissance Suites Hotel - 9th and Washington Thursday, May 5, 2005 through Sunday, May 8, 2005
$99.00 single/double
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Student Housing:
The Water Tower Inn at Saint Louis University will be available
Thursday, May 5, 2005 through Sunday, May 8, 2005
The above rate is subject to local taxes.
There will be a shuttle service running between the Water Tower Inn to pick up and drop off guests at the Renaissance Grand Hotel at 8th and Washington throughout conference. |
Airport Transportation
Shuttle Service is available at Lambert International Airport in Saint Louis.
Trans Express: Pick up outside Exit MT12 Costs $15.00.
Taxi Service: Outside Baggage Claim.
Please call 866-968-2851 or e-mail Iana@BoomerEdu.com if you have any questions.
Driving Directions
The Renaissance Grand Hotel is located in downtown Saint Louis on Eighth Street and Washington Avenue at 800 Washington Avenue.
Parking Rate
Parking is provided to hotel guests. Street parking and lot parking are also available.
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Hotel Reservations
To make a hotel reservation, call 1-800-HOTELS-1 (1-800-468-3571) for United States bookings. Please see the following Web site for International numbers for reservations. http://marriott.com/globalsites.mi?WT_Ref=mi_header
Be sure you to mention you are with the "IANA" or the "International Academy on Nutrition and Aging" to receive the discounted group rate.
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Social Events
To sign up for any of these events, download the Social Events Order Form (PDF) and follow the instructions provided.
Friday May 6, 2005
10:00 am to 2:00 pm: Tour of Sub Acute Care Unit (ACE UNIT) at Saint Louis University Medical Center.
3:00 pm Opening Ceremony: Host Speakers are Professor Bruno Vellas, President of IANA and Dr. John Morley, MBBCH
6:00 pm Reception: At the Renaissance Grand Hotel, includes Light appetizers & drinks and networking.
Saturday, May 7, 2005
Day Trips for Spouses
Cahokia Mounds & River Heritage Tour 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tour the remains of the most sophisticated prehistoric Native American Indian civilization north of Mexico which are preserved at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site. Trip includes walking tour with guide, lunch at local restaurant. Fee for this event - $51 per person (see order form)
Saturday Evening Event 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Becky Thatcher Riverboat Cruise 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm The Mississippi River was employed as the main transportation means for goods and services until the 1900's. Take a cruise with other IANA participants and speakers on the Becky Thatcher Riverboat down the Mississippi River while dining and being entertained by Dixieland Jazz Band. Take in the surrounding city sky line and scenery. Fee for this event - $ TBD per person (see order form)
Sunday, May 8, 2005
Day Trip
Discover Saint Louis Tour 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
On this trip you will stop at the Saint Louis Gateway Arch to take a tram ride to the top if it suits your fancy, or if not a film on how it was built, Monument to the Dream. See Historic neighborhoods in Saint Louis, such as Soulard, Lafayette Square and Forest Park. Last, you will take a tour of Saint Louis' own Anheuser-Busch Brewery. Your tour of the Brewery will include a visit to the century old Clydesdale stable, the elegant Brew House and the Bevo Packaging Plant. Your tour will conclude with complimentary tasting of the brewery's product and a chance to browse in Bud World. Fee for this event - $41 per person (see order form)
Monday, May 8, 2005
Day Trip - Post Conference
Get Your Kicks on Route 66 - Meramec Caverns and Canoeing
8:00 am to 5:00pm
A beautiful Spring day is the perfect time to travel on Route 66 - also called the "Mother Road" and "Main Street of America" - was the road of choice for motorists traveling between Chicago and Santa Monica during the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. Your first stop will be at the famed Chain of Rocks Bridge which crosses the Mississippi River north of downtown Saint Louis. Walk on to the bridge and see two historic water intake towers in the river. A short stop at Route 66 State Park will be next. The park sits on the former town of Times Beach. Learn about the town's fascinating history and its sad demise. Travel outside of the metro Saint Louis on Route 66 to Meramec Caverns, where Jesse James once hid out. Here you'll be treated to a barbeque lunch and then a choice of activities either a six-mile canoe trip is available (rafts also available) or enjoy a tour of Meramec Caverns and a short cruise on the Meramec. You'll also have time to visit the gift shop where you'll find lots of Route 66 memorabilia to take home. Fee for this event - $59 per person (see order form) (rates based on 2 people per canoe)
Monday Evening Event
7:10 pm Saint Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball Game
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Join us for a true American pastime - baseball! There's no better baseball town in the Major Leagues than Saint Louis. See the National League Champions, Saint Louis Cardinals take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Terrace Reserve seating, $10 in Cardinals Dollars that are good on any souvenir or concessions in the park, escort, all reservations and arraignments are provided for you and your guest. Sign up for this event - $49 per person (see order form).
To sign up for any of these events, download the Social Events Order Form (PDF) and follow the instructions provided.
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Who Should Attend & Registration
Who Should attend this conference?
This conference is designed to educate, inform and provide networking opportunities to the primary audience of: Primary Care physicians, Geriatricians, Family Practice physicians, Nutritionists, Dietitians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Residents and Fellows and all other health care professionals.
How to Register?
There are two easy ways to register:
1. Fax the printable registration form with credit card information to: 314-909-9439
2. Mail the printable registration form and payment (check or credit card) to: IANA Registrar- Boomer Educational Consultants, 2369 Hollyhead Drive Saint Louis, Missouri 63131.
We are able to accept registrations over the telephone. We accept all major credit cards via phone or fax. Please note that registrations will not be processed without payment. Confirmation packets will be sent to you upon receipt of your registration materials.
Contact Boomer Educational Consultants at 866-968-2851 or e-mail Iana@BoomerEdu.com for further information. The registration fee includes JNHA subscription.
Registration Fee
The fee for conference registration is $225.00 if booked by March 15, 2005. If booked after March 16, 2005 registration is $300.00. The fee includes: Program, materials, tickets to the Friday evening Welcome reception, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, and access to lectures, symposia, poster sessions events and exhibitor's area.
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Continuing Education Credit & Policy Statement
STATEMENTS FOR JOINTLY SPONSORED ACTIVITIES:
ACCREDITATION:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, the St. Louis VAMC Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Boomer Educational Consultants LLC and the VA Employee Education System (EES). Saint Louis University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide CME activities for physicians.
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION:
Saint Louis University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 15.5 credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity.
VALIDATION OF CONTENT
Saint Louis University School of Medicine follows the ACCME policy on Validation of Content for CME activities which require that:
- All recommendations involving clinical medicine must be based on evidence that is accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indications and contraindications in the care of patients.
- All scientific research referred to, reported or used in CME in support or justification of a patient care recommendation must conform to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection and analysis.
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY DISCLOSURE POLICY
It is the policy of Saint Louis University School of Medicine to insure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in its continuing medical education program. Faculty and planning committee members participating in these activities are required to disclose to the audiences prior to the activity the following: (1) The existence of any significant financial or other relationship with the manufacturer of any commercial product or provider of any commercial service discussed. (2) Their intention to discuss a product that is not labeled for the use under discussion. (3) Their intention to discuss preliminary research data.
AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER (ANCC)
The VA Employee Education System is accredited as a provider of continuing education nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. The VA Employee Education System designates this education activity for 21.0 contact hours in nursing education; 05.ST.V15.NUTR.B.
COMMISSION ON DIETETIC REGISTRATION (CDR)
The VA employee Education System, provider number VA003, is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR); from June 18, 2004 to May 31, 2007. Registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) will receive 17.5 continuing professional education units CPEUs) for completion of this educational program/material. This educational activity is designated CPEU Level 2 as defined by CDR.
PLEASE NOTE: For participants requesting ANCC or CDR credits, a certificate of attendance will be awarded to participants and accreditation records will be on file at the Employee Education System. In order to receive a certificate from EES, you must sign in at the beginning of this activity, complete an evaluation, attend 100% of the program, and pick up your own certificate at the conclusion of the program (certificates will not be mailed). EES cannot issue certificates for less than 100 % participation as required by accrediting body regulations.
EMPLOYEE EDUCATION SYSTEM DISCLOSURE POLICY
The Employee Education System (EES) must insure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor to all EES sponsored activities. The intent of this disclosure is not to prevent faculty, author, planning committee member, or presenter (discloser) with a significant financial or other relationship from presenting materials, but rather to provide participants with information with which they may make their own judgments. It remains for the participant to determine whether the discloser's interests or relationships influence the materials presented with regard to exposition or conclusion. When an unapproved use of a FDA approved drug or medical device, or an investigational product not yet FDA approved for any purpose is mentioned, EES requires disclosure to the participants. Any disclosures made by program faculty will be announced at the time of the program.
THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973, AS AMENDED
The Employee Education System wishes to ensure no individual with a disability is excluded, denied services, segregated, or otherwise treated differently from other individuals participating in its educational activities, because of the absence of auxiliary aids and services. If you require any special arrangements to attend and fully participate in this educational activity, please contact Jacqueline Dougherty, (314) 560-3424 or by e-mail at Dougherty@BoomerEdu.com.
IANA Scientific Committee
R.Baumgartner, PhD, (Albuquerque,NM, USA) M.Bonnefoy, PhD, (Lyon,France), C.Chumlea, PhD, (Yellow Springs, OH, USA) T.Constans, PhD, (Tours,France) H.Dhillon, PhD, (Selangor,Malaysia) M.Ferry, PhD, (Valence,France) B.Forette, PhD, (Paris,France) P.J.Garry, PhD, (Albuquerque,MN, USA) L.M. Guiterrez, PhD, (Tlalpan,Mexico) S.Hercberg, PhD, (Paris,France) B.Lesourd, PhD, (Clermont-Ferrand,France) J.E.Morley, MB, BCh (St-Louis,USA) A.Salva, PhD, (Barcelona,Spain) A.Sinclair, MD, PhD, (Birmingham,UK) D.Tome, PhD, (Paris,France) B.Vellas, MD, PhD (Toulouse,France) H.Werner, PhD, (Darmstadt,Germany)
IANA Organizers
B.Vellas, MD, Professor of Medicine, Toulouse University, Toulouse France, President IANA J.E. Morley, MB, BCh, Professor of Medicine and Director, Geriatric Medicine Saint Louis University and Director, Geriatric Education and Clinical Center, St. Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center Saint Louis, Missouri USA
IANA Policy
IANA is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to all of its programs, facilities, and employment with out regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status or sexual orientation. IANA is committed to preserving the content, quality and scientific integrity of its program. In order to preserve the program's integrity, IANA prohibits registrants from engaging in commercial solicitation and limits any such solicitation to those individuals and entities that have registered to participate in the program as commercial exhibitors. Any registrant who engages in commercial solicitation activities as described above forfeits his or her right to participate in the program.
Cancellations and Refunds
All cancellations must be made in writing to the IANA Registrar. Cancellations must be received seven (7) days prior to May 6, 2005 for a full refund less a $25 administrative fee. Cancellations received less than seven (7) days prior to the start of the conference will result in the forfeiture of all registration fees. No shows also forfeit all registration fees. Forfeited registration fees cannot be applied to subsequent meetings.
PLANNING COMMITTEE
John E. Morley. MB, BCh, Dammert Professor of Gerontology and Director, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, and Director, Geriatric Education and Clinical Center, St. Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, St. Louis MO USA
Bruno Vellas, MD, President IANA, Professor of Medicine, Toulouse University, Toulouse France,
Judith Hanses, MBA, RD, LD, Education Specialist, St. Louis Employee Education Resource Center, St. Louis MO USA
Nina Tumosa, PhD, Professor, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, and Education Specialist, Geriatric Education and Clinical Center, St. Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, St. Louis MO USA
Carolyn Philpot, RN, MSN, GNP, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis MO USA
Barry Breckle, MS, RN, CNP Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center St. Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, St. Louis Missouri USA
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FACULTY
Angela Abbetacola, MD, Professor University of Napoli Napoli Italy
Robert Anderson Affiliate Department of Agriculture USDA Washington D.C. USA
Stefan Anker, MD Professor Charité Campus Virchow-Klinikum Berlin Germany
Paul Aravich, MD Associate Professor Eastern Virginia Medical School Norfolk Virginia USA
Connie Bales, PhD Associate Research Professor Duke University Durham North Carolina USA
William Banks, MD Associate Professor Saint Louis University St. Louis Missouri USA
Benedetta Bartali, MD Professor Cornell University, National Institute of Aging Baltimore Maryland USA
Richard Baumgartner, PhD Professor Univeristy of New Mexico Albuquerque New Mexico USA
Ellen Binder, MD Professor Washington University St. Louis Missouri USA
D. Allen Butterfield, PhD Professor University of Louisville Louisville Kentucky USA
Christy Carter, PhD Associate Professor University of Florida, Gainesville Gainesville Florida USA
Ian Chapman, MD Professor University of Adelaide Adelaide Australia
LW Chu, MD Professor University of Hong Kong Hong Kong
Lissette de Groot, PhD Professor Wageningen University Wageningen Netherlands
Johanna Dwyer, PhD Senior Nutrition Scientist National Institute for Complimentary Medicine Washington D.C. USA
Marinos Elia, MD Professor Institute Human Nutrition South Hampton South Hampton England
William Evans, PhD Professor University of Arkansas Fayetteville Arkansas USA
Ettore Ferrari, MD Professor University Pavia Pavia Italy
Luigi Ferrucci, MD Senior Investigator National Institute of Aging Washington D.C. USA
Monique Ferry, MD Professor University of Lyon Lyon France
Ann Gallagher, RD CD LD Past President American Dietetic Association
James Goodwin, MD Professor University of Texas Galveston Galveston Texas USA
Carol Greenwood, PhD Professor University of Toronto Toronto Canada
Yves Guigoz, PhD Researcher Nestle Switzerland
Luis Gutierrez, MD Professor University of Mexico Mexico
HQ Han, PhD Researcher Amgen Los Angeles California USA
Steven Hannah Science Manager Nestle Switzerland
Tamara Harris, MD Chief Geriatric Epidemiology National Institute of Health Washington D.C. USA
Michael Horowitz, MD Professor University of Adelaide Adelaide Australia
Gordon C. Jensen, MD Professor Vanderbilt University Nashville Tennessee USA
Heather Keller, PhD Assitant Professor University of Guelph Guelph Canada
Sam Klein, MD Professor Washington University St. Louis Missouri USA
Jaap W. Krulder, MD Professor University of Rotterdam Rotterdam Holland
Dorothy LaFlamme Diplomate Nestle Switzerland
John Morley, MBBCh Director Division of Geriatric Medicine Saint Louis University St. Louis Missouri USA
John Morris, MD Professor Washington University St. Louis Missouri USA
Martha Clare Morris, PhD Professor Rush University Chicago Illinois USA
Helen Payette, PhD Professor University of Montreal Montreal Canada
Carolyn Philpot, GNP Clinical Director Saint Louis University St. Louis Missouri USA
Gretchen Robinson, RD MS Professor American Dietetic Association
Joel Rodriguez-Saldana, MD Professor University of Mexico Mexico
Anne-Marie Roussel, PhD Joseph Fourier University Grenoble France
Larry Rubenstein, MD Professor UCLA Los Angeles California USA
Robert Russell, MD Professor Tufts Boston Massachusetts USA
Antoni Salva, MD Catalan Institute on Aging Catalan Spain
Eduardo Schiffrin, MD Researcher Nestle Switzerland
John Schnelle, PhD Director UCLA Los Angeles California USA
Mike Schuster, MD Professor Columbia University New York New York USA
Larry Sparks, PhD Head and Senior Scientist Sun Health Research Institute Sun City Arizona USA
Hannes Staehlein, MD Professor University of Basel Basel Switzerland USA
David Thomas, MD Professor Saint Louis University St. Louis Missouri USA
Akira Ueki, MD Professor Jichi Medical School Saitama Japan
Georgio Valenti, MD Professor University of Parma Parma Italy
Wija Van Staveren, PhD Professor of Nutrition Wageningen University Wageningen Netherlands
Bruno Vellas, MD Professor University of Toulouse Toulouse France
Margaret Wilson, MD Assistant Professor Saint Louis University St. Louis Missouri USA
Gary Wittert, MD Professor University of Adelaide Adelaide Australia
Shing Shing Yeh, MD Professor SUNY Long Island New York USA
Speakers: Submit Abstracts
Submit Abstract Form. If you prefer to send your abstracts via e-mails, place the word "ABSTRACT" in the subject line. If you have any questions, please call Boomer Educational Consultants at 866-968-2851.
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