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This presentation (1:15:45 minutes) given by Wayne McCormick discusses the history and research of the POLST form. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to understand the benefits, limitations, and evolution of POLST. Presentation slides are available for download on the link.

This presentation (1:30:46 minutes) given by Marty Richards discusses grief and loss. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) explore loss and grief, and examine COVID-19's effect on them; (2) consider the ways grief and loss impact "what really matters" (meaning); and (3) explore dementia's effects on loss and grief on persons and carers. Presentation slides are available for download on the link.

This presentation (59:09 minutes) given by Andrew Rosenzweig discusses the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) identify the differences between social isolation and loneliness and their role in health and well being; and (2) discuss risk factors and resilience factors in late-life suicide and potential association with COVID-19. A case study and discussion are included in the presentation. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge.

This presentation (59:40 minutes) given by Patricia Burbank and Hugh Hall discusses issues that LGBT older adults may face in long-term care and includes strategies for improving the care of LGBT patients and residents. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) discuss selected demographics and historical context of the current LGBT older population; (2) recognize discrimination and health disparities affecting LGBT elders; (3) identify issues of LGBT people in long term care; and (4) describe strategies for improving the care of LGBT patients and residents.

This presentation (56:59 minutes) given by Stefan Gravenstein discusses practical aspects of SARS-COVID-19 infections in older adults including epidemiology and ideas on how to translate concepts to practice in a variety of care settings. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) know key background concepts relating to the new SARS-CoV-2 pandemic including epidemiology; and (2) translate concepts to practice in the institutional settings and Geriatrics context. Registration is required by the creators but there is no charge. (Presentation starts at 5:00 minutes.)

This presentation (26:45 minutes) given by John Stoukides discusses comorbidities of persons with cognitive impairment. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) define the impact of common comorbidities with dementia on the health care system; and (2) identify the role of care management in establishing care plan while integrating other comorbidities with diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Registration is required by the creators in order to access the material but there is no charge. (Presentation starts at 3:10 minutes.)

This presentation (29:12 minutes) given by Laurie Gunter Mantz discusses coordination of care transitions of those with cognitive impairment. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) understand the impact of hospitalization and care transitions on a person with dementia; and (2) identify strategies to simplify the care regimen of a patient with Alzheimer's Disease. Registration is required by the creators in order to access the material but there is no charge. (Presentation starts at 2:50 minutes.)

This presentation (26:38 minutes) given by John Stoukides discusses how to implement routine care planning for people with cognitive impairment. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) identify management goals clinicians can integrate into their care of a person with dementia; and (2) define Medicare reimbursement for care planning for a person with dementia. Registration is required by the creators in order to access the material but there is no charge. (Presentation starts at 3:10 minutes.)

This presentation (29:43 minutes) given by Andrew Rosenzweig discusses benefits of early detection and diagnosis of cognitive impairment and examples of cognitive assessment tools that can be used to help screen. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) recognize the benefit of early detection/diagnosis of cognitive impairment; (2) identify who should be assessed for dementia; and (3) use brief cognitive assessment tools with patients. Registration is required by the creators in order to access the material but there is no charge.

This presentation (1:08:17 minutes) given by Catherine Conway discusses the key components to providing good nutrition, recognizing the issues around safe eating and drinking, and how nutrition can improve age-related health issues.