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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 of geriatric medicine fellowship training with the emphasis on interprofessional collaboration and education; and (3) reflect on one's own experiences to develop strategies for well being.

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) describe what advance care planning is; (2) understand types of legal forms to document wishes; (3) describe why additional preparation is needed; (4) utilize easy-to-use tools for advance care planning; and (5) understand how to answer question and complete forms. (Presentation begins at 5:00 minutes)

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 pain in the older adults; (3) assess the nuances of prescribing pain medication to older adults; and (4) identify pain medication to avoid in older patients.

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 pain in the older adults; (3) assess the nuances of prescribing pain medication to older adults; and (4) identify pain medication to avoid in older patients.

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. (Presentation starts at 7:30 minutes.)

Source: Utah Geriatric Education Consortium, 2020
https://utahgwep.org/trainings/fireside-chats

This presentation (57:21 minutes) by Mary Erickson and Dana Mitchell discusses improving the process of long-term care applications with plan-do-study-act (PDSA) cycle. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) understand key elements of PDSA cycle; (2) use PDSA as core improvement in nursing home setting; and (3) apply PDSA cycle to action plan following root cause analysis. Slides are available for download. (Presentation starts at 6:50 minutes.)

This presentation (58:05 minutes) by Tracey Wiltgen discusses how staff can effectively communicate with families. Effective communication is a key quality of successful leadership. During a crisis, effective communication is critical. Slides are available for download. (Presentation begins at 7:30 minutes.)

Source: John A. Burns School of Medicine, 2020.
https://geriatrics.jabsom.hawaii.edu/nh-echo-lan/

This presentation (56:44 minutes) by Aida Wen discusses non-medication strategies for preventing dementia behaviors. Topics discussed include: (1) a brief review of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and practical approaches (connect in 3 ways, ABC approach, 3 P's, and have a 'bag of tricks'); (2) addressing emotional needs; (3) addressing joy; (4) discuss challenging scenarios; and (5) preventing burn-out. Slides are available for download. (Presentation starts at 4:40 minutes.)

This presentation (1:05:07 minutes) by Arun Raman discusses surgical considerations with the elderly. Key learning points: 1) major factors in the development of postoperative complications; 2) role of cardiac function in postoperative mortality; 3) findings in abdominal disease; 4) physiologic age vs. chronologic age in postop morbidity and mortality; 5) use of laparoscopic approaches; and 6) tools to assess perioperative risks.
(Presentation starts at 2:40 minutes.)

This presentation (1:01:34 minutes) by Aida Wen discusses non-medication strategies for preventing dementia behaviors. Topics discussed include: (1) Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs; (2) practical approaches (connect in 3 ways; ABC approach; and 3 P's); (3) addressing physical needs; (4) addressing safety needs; and (5) discuss challenging scenarios. Slides are available for download. (Presentation starts at 3:11 minutes.)