Resource Center

This presentation (34:30 minutes) given by Abby Beumer is part of a mini-conference which discusses challenges associated with dementia diagnosis.

This presentation (1:15:04 minutes) given by Michael A. Chen discusses hypertension in older adults. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) describe patient features that should prompt reconsidering/liberalizing BP goals; (2) describe conservative measures that may be used to combat orthostatic hypotension; and (3) name some conditions that may contribute to resistant hypertension. Presentation slides are available to download on the link. (Presentation starts at 3:00 minutes)

This presentation (1:35:00 minutes) given by Adel Mazanderani, Joseph Merrill, and Mary Davies discuss substance use disorders in older adults. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) understand current national trends in alcohol and substance use disorders; (2) screen, assess, and consider pharmacologic treatment for patients with unhealthy alcohol use; and (3) assess and manage prescription opioids, including assessment and treatment of opioid use disorders. Presentation slides are available to download on the link.

This presentation (1:18:21 minutes) given by Karen I. Fredriksen Goldsen discusses the health disparities that those part of the LGBTQ+ communities face, specifically in older adults. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) understand health disparities among LGBTQ+ older adults; (2) identify differences in health disparities by subgroups in the community; and (3) review key competencies to address disparities in care. Presentation slides are available to download on the link.

This presentation (1:29:00 minutes) given by Laura C. Feemster discusses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease (COPD) with special considerations for older adults.

This presentation (1:36:29 minutes) given by Leslie Shapiro discusses hoarding disorder in geriatric patients. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) describe the background of hoarding disorder, including definition, etiology, and prevalence rates; (2) identify the safety and health risks associated with hoarding behaviors in geriatric populations; and (3) assess for the potential hoarding risks and develop appropriate referral and treatment resources. Presentation slides are available to download on the link.

This presentation (1:05:12 minutes) given by Ania Rodney discusses sexuality as people are aging. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) recognize barriers to addressing sexuality in aging; (2) identify tools for screening; and (3) understand aging physiology. Presentation slides are available to download on the link.

This presentation (1:12:02 minutes) given by Katherine Hoerster discusses how to promote population health equity through behavioral weight management care and primary care.

This presentation (1:13:12 minutes) given by Marla Berg-Weger discusses loneliness and isolation from the perspective of pre-pandemic, during the pandemic, and in the future. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) describe concepts and prevalence of age-related loneliness and social isolation; (2) discuss lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic; and (3) implement strategies for Age-Friendly Primary Care Health System Integration to include assessment of loneliness and social isolation as well as intervention strategies (case study).

This presentation (56:57 minutes) given by Kara Welke discusses evidence based strategies to decrease falls and improve mobility in the home setting. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) describe the impact of falls and the costs associated with falls; (2) identify professional screening options for falls that address Medicare and CDC Guidelines; (3) describe Medicare and CDC guideline recommendations for interventions; and (4) understand the evidence for OT Home Safety Evaluations and the process involved.