Resource Center

This presentation (15:57 minutes) given by Dr. S. Kaja discusses opioid use in the elderly. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) understand the management of chronic pain; (2) appreciate the scope of the opioid epidemic; (3) discuss unique challenges faced by elderly patients; and (4) understand the changing regulatory and prescribing guidelines for opioid use.

This presentation (17:14 minutes) given by Dr. Marti Echols, Dean of the College of Biomedical Sciences at Larkin University, discusses sexuality in later life. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) understand definitions of sexual behavior and become aware of the changing role of sexuality in aging; (2) understand essential considerations of healthcare provider in the role of sexual health of elderly patients; (3) examine models for sexual history taking in the clinical environment; and (4) provide framework for treatment of identified sexual concerns.

This presentation (7:17 minutes) given by Dr. S. Kaja discusses sleep disorders in the elderly population. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) understand the extent and scope of sleep disorders in the elderly; (2) describe physiologic changes that occur with aging; (3) list common pathologic manifestations in the elderly; and (4) describe diagnostic and treatment modalities for sleep disorders in the elderly.

This presentation (59:27 minutes) given by Naushira Pandya, professor and chair of the geriatrics department at Nova Southeastern University, discusses the care of diabetes and diabetes management in older adults. By the end of this lecture, learners will be able to: (1) understand the challenges of diabetes management; (2) review the impact of hypoglycemia and strategies to avoid it; (3) review glycemic goals and individualized approach to health status and co-morbidities; and (4) provide an update of pharmacological treatment including improving cardiovascular outcomes.

This presentation (14:39 minutes) given by Denise P. Kruszynski, clinical educator and trainer for the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program at Nova Southeastern University, discusses medication management designed to promote an age-friendly healthcare system. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) explain the 4M framework; and (2) understand how prescribing medications applies to establishing an age-friendly healthcare system.

This presentation (32:17 minutes) given by Ashley Stripling, Associate professor at NSU's College of Psychology and Director of NSU's Counseling Center for Older Adults, discusses the challenges that LGBT older adults face. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) recognize relevant population trends in LGBTQ older adults; (2) articulate unique challenges faced by LGBTQ older adults; and (3) mobilize participants to take action to improve the delivery of care and research for LGBTQ older adults.

This presentation (39:44 minutes) given by Melinda Luis and Ujwal Patel discusses how to optimize oral health in the older adult population.

This presentation (54:20 min) is given by Dr. Roland Thorpe, Professor of Health Behavior, and Society, Director of the Program for Research on Men's Health, and Deputy Director, Hopkins Center for Health Disparities Solutions at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Thorpe discusses health equity and aging in the past, present, and future. He also discusses approaches to advance health equity and aging in older adults. (Presentation begins at 3:46 minutes).

This lecture by Drs. Page Ulrey and Kathy Van Olst is part of the Northwest Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center's 2021 Spring Lecture series discusses elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation in primary care. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) identify how elder abuse i defined under the law; (2) describe the prevalence and impact of elder abuse on victims and their families; and (3) discuss how health care providers can help identify, address, and respond to elder abuse in patient care.

This lecture (1:41:26 minutes) by Karen Clay, ARNP, and Piruz Huda, MSW, LICSW, is part of the Northwest Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center's 2021 Winter Lecture series, and discusses care planning in early Alzheimer's dementia. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) provide support to and effectively communicate with persons with early-stage dementia; and (2) explore patient values and how they impact future care options and interventions.