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This presentation (43:53 minutes) given by Megan Huisingh-Scheetz discusses how to assess and manage frailty in the older adult population. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) describe the value of a mobility assessment to older adult care; (2) offer guidance on how and when to conduct a mobility assessment in outpatient older adult evaluation; (3) outline three ways mobility assessment results may shape management plans; and (4) present innovative mobility assessment tools.

This presentation (44:24 minutes) given by Ryan McGrath discusses how to measure mobility and functional impairment in older adults through handgrip strength. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) examine how muscle strength is assessed in clinical settings; (2) evaluate why low handgrip strength is bad for health; and (3) determine possible limitations for handgrip strength, and how such limitations could be overcome.

This presentation (1:00:10 minutes) given by Meridee Danks discusses the 4M's focusing on mobility assessments and action plans for older adults. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) identify appropriate mobility screening that can be used in assessments of the elderly population; (2) list the benefits of promoting and maintaining mobility of the older individual; and (3) describe action plans that will allow older adults to move safely in order to maintain function and participation in what matters to them.

This presentation (41:50 minutes) given by Jacque Gray compares and contrasts the topics of aging and dementia in older adults. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) understand myths and facts about older adults; (2) know the signs of cognitive decline; (3) know the signs of a healthy aging mind; and (4) understand how to maintain a healthy aging mind.

This presentation (1:11:07 minutes) given by Daniel L. Murman discusses the value of assessments and networks in decreasing the impact of dementia.

This presentation (1:03:19 minutes) given by Lindsey Dahl discusses medical management of dementia. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) identify deprescribing opportunities in the care of dementia; (2) describe non-pharmacological treatments of dementia and behaviors in dementia; (3) discuss the medication management of dementia and neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia.

This presentation (1:08:43 minutes) given by Robert Olson discusses behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) describe common types of behavior and psychological symptoms of patients with dementia; (2) review standard of care approaches in management of BPSD; and (3) special considerations in BPSD in non-Alzheimer's dementias.

This presentation (59:29 minutes) given by George T. Grossberg discusses the current therapies used for treatment of Alzheimer's disease as well as the pros and cons of these therapeutic medications used to treat dementia. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) evaluate and contrast the pharmacologic therapies currently available for treating patients with mild-moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease and (2) assess the evidence for the benefits of combination therapies for improving cognition, activities of daily living, global outcome, and behavior.

This presentation (57:21 minutes) given by Angela Sanford discusses the process of completing a whole person dementia assessment. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) gain awareness of the impact dementia has on the patient and caregiver; (2) differentiate normal aging vs. mild cognitive impairment vs. dementia; (3) discuss and identify the most common types of dementia; and (4) become familiar with the available screening tools for dementia.

This presentation (1:15:16 minutes) given by Misty Anderson, Lindsay Hines and Donald Jurivich discusses the process of diagnosing dementia. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) describe the complexity of diagnosing dementia; and (2) discuss the importance of early detection.