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...
You have a patient with dementia severe enough that she cannot recognize relatives. She falls and breaks her hip. Should she have an operation, and risk the pain, potential complications, and attendant delirium associated with the operation? Should...
This video (6:12 minutes) by Lisa Gibbs discusses how to incorporate the Annual Wellness exam in practice. She also provides information on why it is beneficial to a provider and their patients short and long term.
Source: University of...
This Dementia Friends information session included participants from many health science professions, educators, students, and family caregivers. The Champion trainer was Colleen Fritsch, a volunteer Master Trainer for Dementia Friends, who is skilled...
This presentation (1:06:02 minutes) by Tatyana Gurvich discusses management of chronic pain in older adults. The presentation covers how to: (1) address issues in the 2016 opioid guidelines; (2) integrate Beers Criteria into the management of chronic...
This presentation (1:06:02 minutes) by Tatyana Gurvich discusses management of chronic pain in older adults. The presentation covers how to: (1) address issues in the 2016 opioid guidelines; (2) integrate Beers Criteria into the management of chronic...
This presentation (53:05 minutes) given by James Ballard provides information on the importance of exercise for older adults and different ways they could exercise. Slides and document of online exercise resources are available for download. (...
This webinar given by Claire Tucker and Bridget Fitzhugh aims to educate healthcare providers about the most up-to-date information on oral health and the aging adult. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) recognize common...