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In this 5 minute video, Dr. Steven Tam discusses how to evaluate complaints of memory impairment. He also describes how to manage the evolution and progression of dementia.
Source: University of California Irvine School of Medicine, 2019...
This brief video provides a demonstration of how to administer and score the Mini-Cog Test to a patient. This test is used to assess a patient's cognition and memory.
Source: ACT on Alzheimer's, 2014.
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This 8 minute video demonstrates and discusses communication techniques for providers to use when discussing advanced care planning with an older adult.
Source: The Geriatric Education Center of Pennsylvania, 2012.
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This online learning module helps RN's and LPN's learn how to assess and manage pain in older adults. The module is interactive and provides short quizzes to test your knowledge throughout the topics.
Source: Florida State University...
This interactive online presentation is designed to help health care professionals and others understand how to communicate with older adults, including those with hearing and vision problems, and when a caregiver is present. Embedded videos and quiz...
This pocket guide for providers describes the CDC's STEADI algorithm for fall risk screening, assessment, and intervention for community-dwelling older adults.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2017.
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This case study on fall preventiondepicts the STEADI approach with a low-risk patient who has come in for a wellness check. The case study illustrates the assessment, identification of risk factors, and fall prevention recommendations.
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This case study on fall prevention depicts the STEADI approach with a medium-risk patient who has recently limited his outside activities. The case study illustrates the assessment, identification of risk factors, and fall prevention recommendations....
This case study on fall prevention depicts the STEADI approach with a high-risk patient who recently experienced a fall. The case study illustrates the assessment, identification of risk factors, and fall prevention recommendations.
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This fact sheet provides information on how medication management can reduce interactions and side effects that may lead to falls in older adults.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2017.
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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.