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This presentation (1:00:24 minutes) by Louise Aranson discusses aging and healthcare in the context of the pandemic. Learning objectives are to: (1) discuss the experiences of older adults in the COVID-19 pandemic; (2) combat the structural ageism and racism in pandemic healthcare; and (3) apply pandemic lessons to improving the health care and lives of older adults. (Presentation starts at 2:56 minutes.)

This presentation (57:06 minutes) by Claire Day from the Alzheimer's Association discusses the latest in Alzheimer's and dementia research. Topics covered include: (1) landscape of Alzheimer's and dementia science; (2) highlights in early detection and diagnosis; (3) latest advances in clinical trials, treatments, and lifestyle interventions; and (4) how to get involved. (Presentation 1:58 minutes.)

This presentation (1:00:18 minutes) by Shunichi Nakagawa discusses skills caregivers can use to lead a meeting with a patient's family. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) describe the 3-stage protocol in conducting and participating in a family meeting; (2) discuss the importance of and methods for clarifying goals of care; and (3) explain various techniques to negotiate treatment options. (Presentation starts at 3:06 minutes.)

This presentation (51:57 minutes) by Aya Sultan discusses urinary incontinence in women. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) understand the basic types of urinary incontinence in women, especially the older woman; (2) identify and diagnose the common causes of urinary incontinence in the older woman; (3) offer different treatment recommendations for specific types of urinary incontinence; and (4) recognize when to refer the older woman with urinary incontinence. (Presentation starts at 4:00 minutes.)

In this presentation (1:02:35 minutes), Valerie Flattes discusses equity and inclusion in geriatric care. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) have an awareness of their own biases and prejudices; and (2) learn tips to assist in increasing their awareness of issues related to equity and inclusion in caring for older adults. Part of the Age-Friendly ECHO series.

Source: Utah Geriatric Education Consortium, 2021
https://utahgwep.org/trainings/age-friendly-ltss-echo

In this presentation (1:02:35 minutes), Valerie Flattes discusses equity and inclusion in geriatric care. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) have an awareness of their own biases and prejudices; and (2) learn tips to assist in increasing their awareness of issues related to equity and inclusion in caring for older adults. Part of the Age-Friendly ECHO series.

Source: Utah Geriatric Education Consortium, 2021
https://utahgwep.org/trainings/age-friendly-ltss-echo

In this presentation (1:02:35 minutes), Valerie Flattes discusses equity and inclusion in geriatric care. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) have an awareness of their own biases and prejudices; and (2) learn tips to assist in increasing their awareness of issues related to equity and inclusion in caring for older adults. Part of the Age-Friendly ECHO series.

Source: Utah Geriatric Education Consortium, 2021
https://utahgwep.org/trainings/age-friendly-ltss-echo

In this presentation (1:04:26 minutes), Nicholas Cox discusses mental frameworks and practical tools for deprescribing. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) apply principles of deprescribing to a patient case; and (2) identify strategies and tools to aid in deprescribing. Included in this presentation is a medication case given by Emily Pinnock. Slides are available to download. Part of the Age-Friendly ECHO series.

In this presentation (1:03:38 minutes), Sabine von Preyss-Friedman discusses the importance of medications and polypharmacy. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) understand the definition and prevalence of polypharmacy in PALTC; (2) apply QAPI processes to deprescribing; and (3) further their knowledge of deprescribing resources . Slides are available to download.

This presentation (1:08:53 minutes) by Brenda Luther discusses a nurse's role in transition care with older adults. Topics that are covered include: (1) how a recently discharged patient looks; (2) roles of RNs in transitional care; (3) scope of transitional care; (4) protocols, requirements, biling, and coding in transitional care. Slides are available to download. Included in this presentation is a patient case given by Cherie Brunker. Part of the Age-Friendly ECHO series.