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This presentation (31:35 minutes) given by Leslie Udell discusses how to provide palliative care supports in a small group home settings. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) discuss policy and procedural considerations for guiding an agency in the provision of palliative care supports; and (2) describe how to address advocacy, empowerment, and communication across all parties involved in palliative care in small group home settings. Registration is required by the creators in order to access the material but there is no charge.

This presentation (1:25:33 minutes) given by Richard Stuart discusses the importance of advance care planning and the pragmatics of delivering this service. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) develop skill in helping patients create a living will; (2) develop skill in assessing patient capacity; and (3) develop skill in completing medical orders. Slides are available to download on the link.

This presentation (1:28:00 minutes) given by Thellea K. Leveque discusses ophthalmology using a case-based approach. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) provide information to patients in order to help them better comply with therapeutic agents; (2) understand ophthalmic manifestations of diseases, such as hypertension; and (3) distinguish among different causes of vision loss. Slides are available to download on the link.

This presentation (1:20:57 minutes) given by Elizabeth Vig discusses caring for older people with cognitive impairment and ethical dilemmas. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) describe ethical dilemmas that may arise in the care of individuals at different stages of dementia; (2) describe decision-making abilities that are assessed when determining if an individual has decisional capacity; and (3) discuss the concept of moral distress and identify risk factors for developing it. Slides are available to download on the link.

This presentation (1:24:17 minutes) given by Kristoffer Rhoads discusses driving and dementia. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) identify most prevalent cognitive risk factors threatening driving skills; (2) identify screening/assessment measures for cognitive function with combined ecological validity and suitability for primary and specialty care settings; and (3) identify resources and referral processes for further evaluation and additional community mobility services. Slides are available to download on the link.

This presentation (1:24:43 minutes) given by Stephen Thielke discusses considering the whole person when caring for a dementia patient. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) define the key findings in dementia; (2) differentiate dementia from other conditions; and (3) explain the psychosocial consequences of dementia on patients and caregivers. Slides are available to download on the link.

This presentation (1:20:54 minutes) given by Emily Trittschuh discusses dementia, delirium, and depression. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) characterize dementia, delirium, and depression; (2) identify key similarities and differences between these clinical syndromes; (3) recognize warning signs and initiate diagnostic work-up; and (4) utilize data to guide treatment and care planning. Slides are available to download on the link.

This presentation (1:33:26 minutes) given by Piruz Huda discusses how to manage behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).

This lecture (53:58 minutes) given by Jeannie K. Lee discusses medications in the context of the age friendly health systems 4Ms. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) describe medication as part of the 4Ms of the age-friendly health system; (2) discuss opportunities to integrate medication when moving toward the age-friendly health system; (3) identify ways to incorporate medication into age-friendly health systems; and (4) list examples of evidence-based tools for addressing polypharmacy and deprescribing.

This presentation (53:20 minutes) given by Ellen McGough discusses exercise for cognitive and physical function in older adults that have cognitive impairment. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) describe the benefits of exercise on brain health and physical function; (2) discuss mechanisms of neuroplasticity in relation to exercise; and (3) identify practical methods to adapt exercise interventions for people with cognitive impairment. To access this material, registration is required by the creators but there is no charge for it.