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This presentation (1:07:53 minutes) by Aida Wen discusses dysphagia in older adults. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) identify common symptoms and causes of dysphagia in older adults; (2) explain the indications and functional outcomes of swallow evaluations; (3) describe the management and treatment options for dysphagia; (4) discuss issues regarding tube feeding for adults with dementia; and (5) provide person-centered care to optimize safe, effective, and efficient swallowing for pleasurable participation in mealtime.

This presentation (1:02:29 minutes) by Lucas Morgan discusses ageism in healthcare. Objectives of this presentation include: (1) define ageism; (2) ageism affects in healthcare; (3) discuss the roots of ageism in society; (4) discuss internalized ageism; (5) debunk common myths of ageing; and (6) ideas for overcoming ageism. (Presentation starts at 3:45 minutes.)

Source: John A. Burns School of Medicine, 2019, Project ECHO
https://geriatrics.jabsom.hawaii.edu/echo/

This presentation (52:54 minutes) by Ritabelle Fernandes discusses people living with dementia and intellectual disabilities. The presentation also includes risks and prevalence of dementia, insights on what screening tool to use, and approaches to intellectual disabilities and dementia.

Source: John A. Burns School of Medicine, 2019, Project ECHO
https://geriatrics.jabsom.hawaii.edu/echo/

This presentation (1:04:15 minutes) by Cody Takenaka discusses care planning in terms of what matters to the patient. She goes through a case study, what to do with a patient upon admission and after admission while under nursing facility care, and what to do next. Slides are available for download. (Presentation starts at 19:55 minutes.)

Source: John A. Burns School of Medicine, 2022, Project ECHO
https://geriatrics.jabsom.hawaii.edu/nh-echo-lan/

This presentation (59:28 minutes) by Hope Young discusses advance care planning. She provides information on the importance of advance care planning, the Advance Health Care Directive, and the POLST form. Then Dana Mitchell discusses QI strategies and how they relate to Regs and long-term care. Slides are available for download. (Presentation starts at 15:06 minutes.)

Source: John A. Burns School of Medicine, 2022, Project ECHO.
https://geriatrics.jabsom.hawaii.edu/nh-echo-lan/

This presentation (57:28 minutes) by Cody Takenaka discusses what matters the most and how to start the advanced care planning conversation with vulnerable patients. She provides information on trauma and how it plays a role in health, what makes a person who they are and understanding how it plays a role in the conversation, and how the conversation should be initiated and re-visited. Slides are available for download. (Presentation starts at 8:40 minutes.)

This presentation (51:48 minutes) by Ritabelle Fernandes discusses what matters when planning for incapacity and what happens down the road. She provides information on capacity, guardianships and conservatorships, powers of attorney, and money management. Then Dana Mitchell discusses from a QI perspective of what matters. Slides are available for download. (Presentation starts at 3:03 minutes.)

This presentation (1:00:38 minutes) by Adia Wen discusses putting behavioral activation strategies into practice. She addresses social isolation, loneliness, and depression. Then Dana Mitchell discusses tools and resources for depression management. Slides are available for download.(Presentation starts at 25:06 minutes.)

Source: John A. Burns School of Medicine, 2022, Project ECHO
https://geriatrics.jabsom.hawaii.edu/nh-echo-lan/

This presentation (54:41 minutes) by Aida Wen discusses SBAR depression and medical treatment. She provides information about PHQ-9, suicidal ideation in nursing homes, and treatments. Dana Mitchell discusses how caregivers can take care of themselves.

This presentation (58:23 minutes) by Aida Wen discusses recognizing depression in long-term care. She provides information on the impact of the pandemic on well-being, detecting depression in the elderly, and assessing loneliness and depression. Slides are available for download. (Presentation starts at 9:45 minutes.)

Source: John A. Burns School of Medicine, 2021. Project ECHO.
https://geriatrics.jabsom.hawaii.edu/nh-echo-lan/