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This presentation (29:43 minutes) given by Cathy Hoover discusses suicide in older adults. She reviews risks and protective factors of suicide risk as well as strategies to prevent suicide later in life.
Source: Wyoming Center on Aging,...
Oral health is critical for overall health, especially as we age. Using the Age-Friendly framework, we will explore how What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility impact and are affected by oral health.
This presentation (1:34:32 minutes) given by Susan Wehry, University of New England, makes the case for a client-centered approach to shared and supported decision-making that optimizes the client's (and family's) abilities and improves quality of...
This presentation (43:41 minutes) given by Sue Stableford introduces a topic of vital imprtance in medicine and public health - clear communication. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) define health literacy; (2) know...
This presentation (38:26 minutes) given by Cliff Singer, Northern Light Acadia Hospital, discusses transitioning outpatient clinic to telehealth capability. Discussion points include: (1) the pandemic as an impetus; (2) migration to a nearly remote...
This presentation (1:01:39 minutes) given by Mary Lou Ciolfi discusses ageism in the healthcare setting. Topics of the lecture include: (1) why we should care about ageism and what do the studies show; (2) where does ageism come from; (3) what does...
This presentation (58:32 minutes) given by Joseph Gaugler discusses how caring for people living with dementia is a public health priority. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) understand how caregiving operates as a social...
This presentation (52:08 minutes) given by Kyle S. Page discusses how to respond to distress in dementia. Dr. Page also discusses the core interaction skills for communicating and interacting with individuals with dementia. By the end of this...
This presentation (1:01:27 minutes) given by Nancy Norton discusses how to plan for the future for older adults. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) direct type and quality of care during life; (2) ensure sufficient...
This presentation (47:06 minutes) given by Wendelin Hume discusses suggestions for resilience within the context of mental health. By the end of this presentation, learners should: (1) gain an understanding of the importance of resilience; (2) gain an...
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.