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This presentation (46:03 minutes) given by Mark Dewey discusses polypharmacy and medication deprescribing in older adults. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) describe the difference between a side effect, adverse drug reaction, and adverse event; (2) describe general types of adverse drug reactions; (3) describe procedures for identifying adverse drug reactions; and (4) describe interventions to help minimize polypharmacy and adverse drug events.

This presentation (52:15 minutes) given by Rebecca Brynjulson discusses adverse drug reactions in geriatrics. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) define adverse drug reactions (ADRs); (2) identify selected risk factors for ADRs in geriatric patients; (3) discuss the role of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in ADRs in geriatric patients; (4) identify strategies to prevent ADRs in geriatric patients; and (5) evaluate a geriatric patient case to identify and/or prevent potential ADRs.

This presentation (45:37 minutes) given by Donald Jurivich discusses inappropriate prescribing in older adults and the causes of this. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) identify unsafe medications; (2) report opportunities to deprescribe; (3) enhance medication adherence; and (4) use screening tools.

This presentation (1:28:22 minutes) given by Nicole J. Brandt and Donald A. Jurivich discusses the interprofessional collaborative effots to deprescribe medications in long-term care. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) describe the 4Ms framework specifically related to "What Matters" relating to medication burden and management; (2) identify at least two approaches to interprofessional deprescribing in long-term care; and (3) identify opportunities to improve communication and person-centered outcomes surrounding deprescribing.

This presentation (1:00:42 minutes) given by John Eagle Shield discusses what matters to American Indian elders. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) describe what matters to American Indian Elders in the context of cultural sensitivity; (2) practice effective communication with elderly patients on what matters; and (3) identify gaps between western medicine and traditional care.

This presentation (50:26 minutes) given by Jason Karlawish discusses what matters when it comes to decisional making capacity in older adults. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) define what is decision making ability capacity and competency; (2) have a working knowledge in how to assess each; and (3) have a working knowledge in how to incorporate the techniques of assessment into everyday practice.

This presentation (51:13 minutes) given by Jon Berg, Jacque Gray, and Nancy Joyner discusses advance care planning and the conversations surrounding this difficult topic. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) define advance care planning (ACP) and identify where POLST fits in; (2) identify why "What Matters" conversations matter the most; and (3) determine what cultural factors impact "What Matters" conversations.

This presentation (53:56 minutes) given by Lindsey Dahl and Marsha Nygaard discusses what matters most when it comes to advance care planning in the context of the 4Ms framework. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) understand the difference between ACP, POLST, CODE status; (2) realize the importance of end of life conversations; (3) learn tips on navigating these conversations; (4) digging deeper into aligning care with what matters; and (5) resources for furthering your knowledge.

This presentation (1:27:38 minutes) given by Dr. John A. Bastis discusses the impacts that being overweight over the age of 60 can have on an older adult's life. Dr. Bastis also discusses how to approach losing or maintaining weight in older adults to avoid potential health complications.

This presentation (1:35:01 minutes) given by Bernie Seifert discusses the difference between depression and dementia in older adults. In more detail, the topics discussed throughout this presentation include: the symptoms of depression, the symptoms of dementia, comparing depression and dementia, and intervention tips.