Age-Friendly Care and Education Collection

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This presentation (1:01:03 minutes) by Michael Steinman, MD, takes a deeper look into deprescribing in older adults. Topics discussed include: (1) what is deprescribing (and don't I already do this)?; (2) why don't we do better?; (3) evidence on...

This presentation (57:32 minutes) by Nancy Schoenborn discusses the role that language plays in promoting individualized care for older adults. Objectives: (1) briefly review the importance of individualized care in older adults; (2) highlight areas...

The key concepts included in the Cultural Navigator include factors that health care providers should reflect upon to provide culturally competent care to their older adult patients. As the population of older adults becomes more diverse, it is...

This presentation (1:00:11 minutes) by Ashwin Kotwal discusses the lessons we have learned through the COVID-19 pandemic regarding the specific health effects of loneliness and social isolation on older adults.

This presentation (52:24 minutes) by Pei Chen discusses common geriatric syndromes and uncommon diseases you may encounter with these syndromes. Objectives: (1) describe an uncommon disease with common geriatric syndromes; (2) review the current state...

This lecture (1:26:39 minutes) by Sarah Hooper, Sara Huffman, and Rebecca Sudore discusses advance care planning for older adults and how to prepare for difficult and medical decision making. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1...

This video series provides a variety of short videos demonstrating how to communicate a prognosis to older adults with varying common conditions.

Source: UCSF Division of Geriatrics, 2018
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This video series provides a variety of short videos demonstrating how to communicate a prognosis to older adults with varying common conditions.

Source: UCSF Division of Geriatrics, 2018
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This video (8:40 minutes) describes the short physical performance battery (SPPB) test for older adults. The SPPB is a performance-based, three-part assessment to measure functional status and predict future functional decline. The assessment includes...

This video (2:18 minutes) describes the whisper test for older adults. The whisper test is a simple and accurate screening test to detect hearing impairment. The administration of this test takes one to two minutes. The Whisper Test is also utilized...

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The Age-Friendly Care and Education Collection is part of Minnesota Northstar GWEP, supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Award No. U1QHP33076, the University of Minnesota Office of Academic Clinical Affairs, and the Otto Bremer Trust.