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This presentation (12:44 minutes) given by Zachary A. Marcum discusses mitigating risk and maximizing benefit when prescribing medication for older adults. The discussion includes different ways medication use could go wrong in older adults (overuse and unnecessary use, inappropriate use, and underuse), dietary supplements, and anticholinergic drugs.

This presentation (24:33 minutes) given by Angela Hanson discusses ways to diagnose dementia. The topics of this presentation include comparing what normal aging versus dementia looks like, Mild Cognitive Impairment, different types of dementia, and different types of workup used to diagnose dementia.

This presentation (20:07 minutes) given by Patti Noritake Matsuda discusses assistive devices older adults could use to help them walk. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) describe the current statistics regarding older adults and use of assistive devices; (2) understand and identify the different assistive devices commonly used by the older adult population; and (3) describe the rationale for prescription, proper use, and fit.

This presentation (19:33 minutes) given by Ania Rodney discusses aging and sexuality. The topics of this presentation include: (1) aging and sexuality research; (2) sexual activity and behaviors; (3) STD data; (3) barriers to care; (4) screening tool for sexual health; and (5) sexuality and cognition.

This presentation (20:23 minutes) given by Adel Mazanderani discusses substance use disorders with a main focus of alcohol use in older adults. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) review risk factors and protective factors for substance misuse; (2) identify the signs and symptoms of a substance use disorder; and (3) screen, assess and consider pharmacologic treatment for patients with alcohol use disorder.

This presentation (23:25 minutes) given by Gina Tucker-Roghi discusses task simplification and activity modifications to support occupational engagement for those who have dementia. The tasks and activities are provided in hopes to promote their health, wellbeing, and quality of life. The presentation also includes how to provide individualized activities for patients with dementia.

This presentation (1:19:37 minutes) given by Marigrace Becker and Allison Boll discusses the community resources for those with dementia. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) describe national, statewide, and local strategies for provision of dementia-specific community resources; (2) identify available community resources for persons with dementia and their caregivers; and (3) refer to agencies that provide these community resources. Presentation slides are available to download on the link. (Presentation starts at 5:53 minutes.)

This presentation (1:18:03 minutes) given by Margaret Heitkemper discusses the increase risk of gastrointestinal diseases and disorders and age-related changes that occur with the gastrointestinal tract. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) identify three changes that occur with aging in the gastrointestinal tract; (2) list common gastrointestinal symptoms reported by older adults; and (3) identify three risk factors for constipation in older adults. Presentation slides are available to download on the link. (Presentation starts at 4:05 minutes.)

This presentation (1:04:35 minutes) given by Steven Pergam discusses herpes zoster in older adults. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) describe the clinical presentation, laboratory testing and risk factors for Herpes zoster; (2) develop a treatment plan for a patient who develops Herpes zoster; and (3) describe best practices for treatment and prevention for Herpes zoster. Presentation slides are available to download on the link. (Presentation starts at 3:35 minutes.)

This presentation (1:08:26 minutes) given by Gregory C. Gardner discusses rheumatic issues in senior adults and the roles of different health care providers that work together as a team to provide the best care to these patients. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) understand the common forms of arthritis that occur in older adults; (2) discuss with a colleague or patient the treatment approaches to arthritic disorders; and (3) discuss with a colleague or patient how a team approach to care works for older adults with arthritis.