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This lecture (1:13:02 minutes) given by Amy Wilkerson and Cindy Burdick discusses clinical prevention in older adults. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) understand a framework for prevention and apply to older adults; (2) learn where to go for prevention recommendations for older adults; (3) learn some key concepts in what makes prevention different in older adults and how to apply these; and (4) apply 'Two Experts Model' of Shared Decision Making. Presentation slides are available to download on the link. (Presentation starts at 2:00 minutes)

This lecture (59:55 minutes) given by Dr. Andrea Schwartz discusses mobility specifically in an age friendly health system. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) describe how mobility relates to each of the 4Ms of an Age Friendly Health System initiative including Mind, Medications, and What Matters; (2) list examples of and evidence based tools for Assessing and Acting On Mobility in an Age Friendly Health System; and (3) identify opportunities to address mobility and Age Friendly principles in your clinical care.

This lecture (1:00:20 minutes) given by Rosemary Browne discusses age friendly health systems and one of the 4Ms "What Matters." By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) briefly restate history and development of the Age-Friendly Health Systems Framework -- the 4Ms of Age-Friendly care; (2) explain the concept of "What Matters Most" -- and how it guides all decisions involving older adults; (3) identify the main domains of "what matters most" and different ways to categorize them; (4) describe the interdisciplinary nature of "what matters most"; and (5) discuss ways to in

This lecture (50:21 minutes) given by Shaun Chatelain and Allison Peet discusses mental health in geriatric patients. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) understand the concepts underlying geriatric mental health care; (2) review mental health as part of the comprehensive geriatric assessment; and (3) understand pharmacotherapy and non-pharmacologic management.

This lecture (51:31 minutes) given by Dr. Lori Martin-Plank discusses deprescribing during an era of polypharmacy including themes such as guidelines, providers, and patients. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) recognize the contribution of clinical guidelines, healthcare providers, and patients/families in the proliferation of polypharmacy in older adults; (2) list three barriers to deprescribing in older adults; and (3) identify three resources for safe and successful deprescribing in older adults.

This lecture (48:25 minutes) given by Dr. Kimberly Shea discusses how to optimize your home telehealth visit. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to discuss: (1) telehealth advantages to improving patient care while always seeking to improve the quality and delivery of healthcare; (2) domains to consider for a comprehensive assessment; (3) opportunities to improve personalized care when using telehealth; and (4) Application of Comprehensive Patient Assessment for using Telehealth in the Home (CPATH) domains.

This lecture (52:35 minutes) given by Dr. Lieke van Heumen introduces the topic of aging of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Dr. Heumen also discusses the challenges associated with aging in this specific population as well as support services available.

This presentation (1:13:40 minutes) given by Emily Hilderman discusses vaccines, specifically for those who are 65 and older. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) identify vaccines recommended for adults 65 years and older; (2) review common and uncommon adverse reactions to vaccines, including treatment response and event reporting parameters; and (3) develop strategies to understand and address vaccine hesitancy in their community. Presentation slides are available to download on the link. (Presentation starts at 3:30 minutes).

This presentation (1:18:59 minutes) given by Carol Crawford discusses pain, pain management, and the use of opioids in older adults. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) understand the role of opioids in pain management of older adults; (2) discuss age-related issues and potential complications when selecting specific opioids for older adults; and (3) apply screening and monitoring guidelines when prescribing opioids for older adults. Presentation slides are available to download on the link. (Presentation starts at 1:10 minutes.)

This presentation (1:32:58 minutes) given by Kushang V. Patel discusses physical activity in older adults and promoting physical activity as a way to improve healthy aging. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) understand the benefits of physical activity; (2) describe current recommendations for physical activity; and (3) identify strategies for counseling older patients on physical activity. Presentation slides are available to download on the link. (Presentation starts at 2:05 minutes.)