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This presentation (52:21 minutes) by Ming Chen discusses dry eye disease. The purpose of this lecture is: (1) to bring attention to PCP and geriatric physician about dry eye; (2) review diagnosis and management of dry eye; and (3) discuss the proper diagnosis and treatment that may be initiated before getting ophthalmologist consultation. (Presentation starts at 5:15 minutes.)

Source: John A. Burns School of Medicine, 2021, Project ECHO
https://geriatrics.jabsom.hawaii.edu/echo/

This presentation (59:52 minutes) by Rae S. Seitz discusses supportive, palliative, and hospice care. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) review the definitions of serious illness and palliative care; (2) describe 3 models of care for management of serious illness; and (3) list at least 2 important differences between palliative care and hospice care. (Presentation starts at 5:50 minutes.)

This presentation (56:34 minutes) by Aida Wen and Monica Esquivel discusses nutrition and weight loss in older adults. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) understand the nutritional needs of older adults; (2) be able to recognize and evaluate undernutrition; and (3) know what resources are available to manage undernutrition in a way that maximizes quality of life. (Presentation starts at 5:25 minutes.)

This presentation (55:31 minutes) by Kara W. Lum discusses substance use disorder in older adults. She provides information on prevalence, importance, definitions, diagnosis, screening, and assessment. (Presentation starts at 5:30 minutes.)

Source: John A. Burns School of Medicine, 2021, Project ECHO
https://geriatrics.jabsom.hawaii.edu/echo/

This presentation (1:01:51 minutes) by Takeshi Uemura discusses advance care planning and vaccines amidst COVID in the perspective of communications. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) describe the basic structure of advance care planning amidst the COVID pandemic; (2) respond to patient's and family's emotions with empathic statements; (3) describe how to explore patient's values; and (4) list the key communication skills to address concerns/questions about the COVID vaccine. (Presentation starts at 6:00 minutes.)

This presentation (58:50 minutes) by Susan McCurry discusses how to maximize the quality of life across the cognitive continuum of care for older adults.

This presentation (44:46 minutes) by Kyle Page discusses the whole person assessment for older adults. Learning objectives: (1) list at least 2 ways our current assessment approach may hinder learning; (2) explain at least 2 needs from persons with dementia; and (3) summarize advantages of a strengths-based approach.

This presentation (1:02:09 minutes) by Kyle Page discusses how to assess decisional capacity in individuals with dementia. Learning objectives: (1) identify at least 2 influences on decision making in later life; (2) define the four suggested psycholegal components of decision making; and (3) describe at least 2 ways to support someone with dementia.

This presentation (1:12:45 minutes) by Soo Borson discusses the principles of detection, diagnosis, and care for individuals with dementia. Learning objectives: 1) what early detection of dementia means; 2) why it matters; and 3) how it can improve lifetime care.

Source: Wyoming Center on Aging, 2022 Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Summit (RMAS)
https://www.uwyo.edu/wycoa/resources_on_aging/online-education/alzheimers-disease-and-dementia.html

This presentation (58:36 minutes) by Tonja M. Woods discusses new pharmacologic treatments for Alzheimer's disease. Objectives: (1) identify current medications approved to treat Alzheimer’s Disease; (2) recognize nuances with newly approved aducanumab (Aduhelm) for the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease; and (3) consider all approved medications and their appropriate place in therapy for the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease.