Event Type: CME & Abbott Strength Clinic Program
Date: 26 July 2025 (Saturday)
Time: CME - 2.00PM to 3.00PM
Workshop - (Abbott Strength Clinic Program) - 3.00PM to 4.00PM
Location: First Culinary Restaurant at ITE College Central
(ITE College Central, 2 Ang Mo Kio Drive, Block A, #01-09, Singapore 567720)
Topic: Sarcopenia - An Update and a Model for Primary Care & & Abbott Strength Clinic Program
(CME accreditation pending)
Speaker:
Dr. Leong Choon Kit
Chairman, PCN Council and Class PCN
Family Physician Mission Medical Clinic
Synopsis:
The talk will begin with an overview of sarcopenia, highlighting its prevalence, implications for mobility, independence, and quality of life. The discussion will incorporate both global figures and Singapore-specific statistics to underline its significance in our local healthcare landscape. Emphasis will be placed on the role of sarcopenia as a contributor to frailty and increased healthcare burdens in older adults.
Following the introduction, the session will delve into strategies to combat sarcopenia at the primary care level. A brief overview of a new program designed to screen and manage sarcopenia in elderly patients will be presented. This initiative aims to empower primary care providers to identify at-risk individuals early and implement evidence-based interventions that include physical activity, resistance training, and dietary modifications.
The talk will conclude by emphasizing the importance of an integrated approach to sarcopenia management, combining early screening, targeted interventions, and nutritional support. Attendees will leave with actionable knowledge to help mitigate the effects of sarcopenia and improve the well-being of elderly patients in their care. This continuing medical education talk aims to equip healthcare professionals with the tools and insights needed to tackle sarcopenia effectively, both globally and locally. By addressing the condition through evidence-based strategies, we can offer hope and improved quality of life to our aging population.
Note: This Abbott Strength Clinic program is offered by invitation only. If you are a healthcare professional interested in participating, please contact us to express your interest. Eligible participants will be notified with further details.
Abbott Strength Clinic Program:
This program will be conducted over a 3-month period across 25 participating GP clinics, with each clinic targeting an average of 20 patients.
Program Overview:
Three structured touchpoints, comprising CME sessions and practical workshops
Conducted over a 3-month period
Program details will be provided progressively during the CME sessions
A post-program evaluation will be carried out
Session 1: Saturday, 26 July 2025
Sessions 2 & 3: Dates to be announced closer to the sessions
