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Jennifer Bottomley

PT, MS, PhD

Jennifer M. Bottomley, PT, MS, PhD, embodies the characteristics of leadership, having worked on committees and task forces and behind the scenes to advance the goals and vision of the profession of physical therapy for 40 years. Bottomley is an independent geriatric rehabilitation program consultant, advisor, and educator. Previously, she held clinical roles at Sunspectrum of Concord's Outpatient Division of Sundance Rehabilitation, Hillhaven Corporation, and Cushing Hospital. She has been a faculty member at Harvard Medical School's Division on Aging and MGH Institute of Health Professions, and has been associated with University Hospital of Boston and Henry Ford Hospital. She holds a PhD in Health Sciences from Union Institute of Cincinnati, PhD in Gerontology from the University of Massachusetts, MS from MGH Institute of Health Professions, and BS from the University of Wisconsin.

Bottomley's colleagues report that she employs the qualities of listening, awareness, persuasion, and foresight when advocating for APTA to develop the governance department; she played a vital role in the conceptualization of the department itself. In addition, she had the foresight to advocate for APTA to recognize the importance of the profession in Medicare law and regulations. Because of her efforts, APTA made lobbying from the geriatric perspective a priority. Bottomley participates in Lobby Day at the State House, has served as a key contact for the Massachusetts Chapter, and is a key contact for APTA's Department of Government Affairs as well. As a clinician, she has long recognized the importance and value of providing pro bono services and is active in elder homeless initiatives, including incorporating student physical therapists into the provision of pro bono services, a first for the state of Massachusetts.

A member of APTA since 1971, Bottomley has been involved with the Wisconsin, Michigan, and Massachusetts chapters, and has been active in the Section on Geriatrics since 1986, including as president and vice president. Within her community, she volunteers with free screening for the elderly in low-income housing projects. She has been honored with numerous awards, including the Mary MacDonald Distinguished Service Award, the Section on Geratrics' Service Award, APTA's Recognition & Appreciation Award, the Maley Lectureship, and the Rich Kessler Memorial Award from the Massachusetts Chapter.

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Diet and Exercise Considerations for Cardiopulmonary Disease Management

Presented by Jennifer Bottomley, PT, MS, PhD

Diet and Exercise Considerations for Cardiopulmonary Disease Management

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This is the fifth in a six-part series on Nutrition and Exercise in the aging population, specifically with cardiopulmonary disease management. The focus is interdisciplinary, looking specifically at the aging process, and deals with the changing perspectives concerning nutrition and exercise's relationship to health, diseases and aging. This course will focus on exercise management and proper nutritional intake in order to encourage a balanced diet, activity, and exercise as a way of preventing and/or stalling diseases. The role of exercise in health maintenance is an important component of this course series. Exercise prescription and integration with nutritional needs are presented. Preventive interventions and screening for problems to prevent disability are discussed.

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Diet and Exercise Considerations for Dementia Management

Presented by Jennifer Bottomley, PT, MS, PhD

Diet and Exercise Considerations for Dementia Management

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This is the sixth in a six-part series on Nutrition and Exercise in the aging population. The focus is interdisciplinary, looking specifically at the aging process, and deals with the changing perspectives concerning nutrition and exercise's relationship to health, diseases and aging. This course will focus on exercise management in addition to proper nutritional intake is presented to encourage a balanced diet, activity and exercise as a way of preventing and/or stalling diseases. The role of exercise in health maintenance is an important component of this course series. Exercise prescription and integration with nutritional needs are presented. Preventive interventions and screening for problems to prevent disability are discussed.

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Cancer in the Older Adult: Exercise and Nutrition

Presented by Jennifer Bottomley, PT, MS, PhD

Cancer in the Older Adult: Exercise and Nutrition

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This is the fourth course in a series on Nutrition and Exercise in the aging population, specifically nutrition in cancer. The focus is interdisciplinary, looking specifically at the aging process, and deals with the changing perspectives concerning nutrition and exercise's relationship to health, diseases and aging. This course will focus on exercise management and proper nutritional intake in order to encourage a balanced diet, activity, and exercise as a way of preventing and/or stalling diseases. The role of exercise in health maintenance is an important component of this course series. Exercise prescription and integration with nutritional needs are presented. Preventive interventions and screening for problems to prevent disability are discussed.

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Nourishing Wisdom For Elders in Health and Disease

Presented by Jennifer Bottomley, PT, MS, PhD

Nourishing Wisdom For Elders in Health and Disease

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This is the second in a three-part series on Nutrition and Exercise in the aging population. The focus is interdisciplinary, looking specifically at the aging process, and deals with the changing perspectives concerning nutrition and exercise's relationship to health, disease and aging. This course will focus on how nutrition, lifestyle and activity impact the aging process. Discussion will include nutrition and recommended nutrient intake for health and activity.

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Nutrition and Aging: The Basics

Presented by Jennifer Bottomley, PT, MS, PhD

Medical Complexity Part 2: Defining Frailty and Age-Related Changes

Presented by Jennifer Bottomley, PT, MS, PhD

Medical Complexity Part 2: Defining Frailty and Age-Related Changes

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This course is part of our GCS Prep-Program. Learn more about the full prep-program here: MedBridge GCS Prep-Program.

This seminar focuses on changes specific to the aging process that lead to frailty in the elderly. A systems approach strategy is presented for assessing anatomic, physiologic and functional changes associated with aging and pathologies that result in frailty, changes in postural control, balance and falls in the elderly. This course examines medical complexity and the implications leading to frailty in the elderly providing the course participants with the most advanced and up to date information on the evaluation and treatment of the elderly individual with multisystem involvement. This is Part Two of a series that will present the basic definitions and pathological conditions that lead to frailty, such as congested heart failure, osteoporosis, renal failure, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and the like.

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Functional Cognition Part 1: Impairment & Dementia

Presented by Jennifer Bottomley, PT, MS, PhD

Functional Cognition Part 1: Impairment & Dementia

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This course is part of our GCS Prep-Program. Learn more about the full prep-program here: MedBridge GCS Prep-Program.

Older Adults have always wanted to remain in their home as long as possible. A recent trend in health care and funding focusing on home care rather than admission to a nursing facility makes this possible more than ever before. Home Care Nurses, Occupational and Physical Therapists, and other Home Care Providers will be increasingly asked to be involved in the care of these persons and assist with living situation decisions. This presentation will discuss important aspects of helping older adults stay in their home: cognition, home safety, screening, preventive interventions and resources. The participant will develop an understanding of the relationship between balance, cognition, aging, and the risk for falls. Selection of appropriate interdisciplinary assessment tools to screen for cognitive risk factors will be discussed. Intervention models to guide reduction of fall risks and safety related issues in the environment will be discussed. The impact of physical changes, fear of falling, and cognitive decline will be presented. At the completion of this educational session the participant will be able to select appropriate intervention approaches to address cognitive risk factors, reduce falls, assist the primary caregiver and enhance safe and independent community living.

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Functional Cognition Part 2: Falls in the Elderly

Presented by Jennifer Bottomley, PT, MS, PhD

Functional Cognition Part 2: Falls in the Elderly

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This course is part of our GCS Prep-Program. Learn more about the full prep-program here: MedBridge GCS Prep-Program.

Older Adults have always wanted to remain in their home as long as possible. A recent trend in health care and funding focusing on home care rather than admission to a nursing facility makes this possible more than ever before. Home Care Nurses, Occupational and Physical Therapists, and other Home Care Providers will be increasingly asked to be involved in the care of these persons and assist with living situation decisions. This presentation will discuss important aspects of helping older adults stay in their home: cognition, home safety, screening, preventive interventions and resources. The participant will develop an understanding of the relationship between balance, cognition, aging, and the risk for falls. Selection of appropriate interdisciplinary assessment tools to screen for cognitive risk factors will be discussed. Intervention models to guide reduction of fall risks and safety related issues in the environment will be discussed. The impact of physical changes, fear of falling, and cognitive decline will be presented. At the completion of this educational session the participant will be able to select appropriate intervention approaches to address cognitive risk factors, reduce falls, assist the primary caregiver and enhance safe and independent community living.

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Functional Cognition Part 3: Preventions and Interventions in Rehabilitation

Presented by Jennifer Bottomley, PT, MS, PhD

Functional Cognition Part 3: Preventions and Interventions in Rehabilitation

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This course is part of our GCS Prep-Program. Learn more about the full prep-program here: MedBridge GCS Prep-Program.

This presentation will discuss important aspects of helping older adults stay in their home: cognition, home safety, screening, preventive interventions and resources. The participant will develop an understanding of the relationship between balance, cognition, aging, and the risk for falls. Selection of appropriate interdisciplinary assessment tools to screen for cognitive risk factors will be discussed. Intervention models to guide reduction of fall risks and safety related issues in the environment will be discussed. The impact of physical changes, fear of falling, and cognitive decline will be presented. At the completion of this educational session the participant will be able to select appropriate intervention approaches to address cognitive risk factors, reduce falls, assist the primary caregiver and enhance safe and independent community living.

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Medical Complexity Part 1: Defining Frailty and Age-Related Changes

Presented by Jennifer Bottomley, PT, MS, PhD

Medical Complexity Part 1: Defining Frailty and Age-Related Changes

Subscribe now, and access clinical education and patient education—anytime, anywhere—with video instruction from recognized industry experts.
This course is part of our GCS Prep-Program. Learn more about the full prep-program here: MedBridge GCS Prep-Program.

This seminar focuses on changes specific to the aging process that lead to frailty in the elderly. A systems approach strategy is presented for assessing anatomic, physiologic and functional changes associated with aging and pathologies that result in frailty, changes in postural control, balance and falls in the elderly. This course examines medical complexity and the implications leading to frailty in the elderly providing the course participants with the most advanced and up to date information on the evaluation and treatment of the elderly individual with multi-system involvement. This is Part I of a series of Medbridge courses that will present the basic definitions and pathological conditions that lead to frailty, such as sarcopenia, loss of flexibility, and osteoporosis, and the role of nutrition and hydration in this syndrome.

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Aug 22, 2015

Neuromuscular Adaptations to Exercises for the Elderly

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