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This learning module focuses on Multiple Chronic Conditions (MCC). MCC is defined as having two or more chronic illnesses at the same time. It makes treating one illness at a time more difficult. The treatment goal should be the older adult's quality of life. The module is also available in Spanish.

Source: CATCH-ON, 2022
https://catch-on.org/oaf-home/oaf-online-education/online-modules/menu-of-video-modules/

This learning module has three parts and discusses person-centered dementia care in a hospital setting. The first topic is person-center dementia care in the hospital setting. Learners should be able to: (1) list common reasons why persons living with Alzheimer's Disease and related Dementias (ADRD) are hospitalized; (2) describe what is meant by person-centered care and how it applies specifically to persons living with ADRD; and (3) discuss what are important factors to consider if a person who lives with ADRD has to be hospitalized.

This learning module discusses the important role that family caregivers plays in the care of older adults. By the end of the module, learners should be able to: (1) the importance of choosing the appropriate family caregivers; (2) how health care providers and older adults and their caregivers can best communicate with each other; (3) the challenges and positive aspects of caregiving; and (4) how to support family caregivers.

This learning module discusses delirium. By the end of the module, learners should be able to know: (1) what delirium is; (2) three types of delirium; (3) how delirium may look different in older versus younger adults; and (4) how to prevent and manage delirium.

Source: CATCH-ON, 2022
https://catch-on.org/oaf-home/oaf-online-education/online-modules/menu-of-video-modules/

This learning module discusses dementia. By the end of the module, learners should be able to know: (1) what dementia is; (2) how dementia is different than just "getting older"; (3) how the brain works; (4) the kinds of memory problems people with dementia have; and (5) how to talk with someone who has dementia.

Source: CATCH-ON, 2022
https://catch-on.org/oaf-home/oaf-online-education/online-modules/menu-of-video-modules/

This learning module discusses depression. By the end of the module, learners should be able to know: (1) symptoms of different kinds of depression; (2) how common depression is; (3) risk for depression and suicide; and (4) treatment options for depression in older adults.

Source: CATCH-ON, 2022
https://catch-on.org/oaf-home/oaf-online-education/online-modules/menu-of-video-modules/

This learning module discusses medication and older adults. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to know: (1) why older adults are at greater risk for medication-related harms; (2) why older adults who take more than 5 medications per day need to be particularly careful; (3) medications that are highest risk for older adults; and (4) how to reduce medication-related harm.

This learning module discusses the importances of helping older adults stay active. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to know: (1) what mobility means; (2) the benefits of an active life for older adults; (3) problems that happen when adults can no longer move freely; and (4) ways to avoid falls and injuries.

Source: CATCH-ON, 2022
https://catch-on.org/oaf-home/oaf-online-education/online-modules/menu-of-video-modules/

This learning module was developed to teach providers about the role of oral health on promoting quality of life for older adults. It presents a simple model and set of tools and techniques that can be used to improve oral health care. The sections on the Oral Health Assessment Tool (OHAT) and the Oral Health Care Plan (OHCP) contain interactive practice exercises, as well as printable copies of these tools.

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury-related morbidity and mortality among older adults. Participate in this module to learn strategies for assessing fall risk in older adults and utilizing single, multiple and multifactorial fall prevention interventions.