Creating Age-Friendly Health Systems

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on Jun 9, 2022 - 12:29pm CDT

Resource Type: 
Learning Module

This learning module is about creating age-friendly health systems. By the end of this module, learners should be able to: (1) apply interprofessional and interconnected approaches of the Age-Friendly 4M Framework in a professional role; (2) describe a method to align care with an older adult's health outcome goals and preferences; (3) identify the need for de-prescribing and dose adjustments when using high-risk medications; (4) list benefits of identifying dementia in older adults, resources for assessment, and supportive interventions; (5) describe the relationship between normal aging and dementia; and (6) discuss how mobility affects the other three Ms of Age-friendly Health Systems. This learning module includes a pre-test, reading content, post-test, activity-specific evaluation, and activity evaluation. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge. This module expires on April 19, 2023.

Author(s): 
Angela Catic
Kathlene Camp
Kate Taylor
Maria Crompton
Sarah Ross
Brenda Wilson
Donnell McKenzie
Collections: 
Age-Friendly Care and Education Collection
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