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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 ageism look like; and (4) how can we do better. Presentation slides are available for download.

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 determinant of health; (2) learn about how dementia caregiving demands policy and public health attention; and (3) understand the mission, vision, and activities of the BOLD Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving.

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 presentation, learners should be able to: (1) identify at least 3 core skills for interacting with someone with dementia; (2) describe how language changes over the course of dementia; (3) explain how your surroundings may influence a person’s behavior.

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 resources are available for care and housing; (3) nominate Guardian or Conservator without Court approval; (4) control where assets go after death; and (5) reduce administrative burden.

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 appreciation for the benefits of a positive outlook; and (3) identify ways to stay mentally alive.

This presentation (55:06 minutes) given by Kyle S. Page discusses behavior changes in patients with dementia. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) understand cognitive changes that occur with dementia; (2) describe behavioral and emotional changes that can occur with dementia; and (3) understand when someone is distressed.

Created by Wyoming Center on Aging on 7/25/2022.

Oral health is integrated in the 4Ms of geriatric care. This presentation (1:07:45 minutes) given by Alberto Enrique Varelo gives the context about oral health and 4Ms and discusses what the inside of the mouth looks like, what primary providers should look for in the mouth, and how to work together to meet the needs of the patients. Included in this presentation is a patient care example given by Lauren Kvem. Slides are available to download.

This presentation (4:56 minutes) given by Traci Butler Carroll discusses adapting the Seniors Assisting in Geriatric Education (SAGE) Program to an online format due to COVID-19 and the impact it had on geriatric education among health professions students participating in SAGE. The bottom line of this presentation is that a majority of health professions students feel that telehealth visits with older adults are equally or more effective than in-person visits at offering convenience, safety, saving time, and meeting their interprofessional and geriatric learning needs.

This presentation (27:56 minutes) given by Sarah Ross and Jennifer Severance discusses how to create online content for geriatrics education of osteopathic medical students during their clinical years. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) define and apply the Age-Friendly Health Systems Initiative and its 4Ms framework to geriatric education; and (2) recognize ways to incorporate clinically meaningful geriatric experiences through virtual education.

This presentation (1:13:42 minutes) given by Carrie Rubenstein discusses caring for the caregiver. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) describe the financial, social, medical, and emotional challenges caregivers are facing; (2) discuss tools for improving communication with caregivers; and (3) highlight novel ways to support caregivers using an interprofessional team. Presentation slides are available for download on the link.