Resource Center

This presentation (47:32 minutes) given by Dr. Joy Bulger Beck from the University of Arizona Medical School, discusses how internists can guide their patients through menopause. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: 1) understand menopause management considerations for the Internist based on current evidence since the Women's Health Initiative (including Menopausal Hormonal Therapy (MHT)); and 2) address/review management of menopause-related symptoms including hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and genitourinary syndrome. (Presentation begins at 4:30 minutes).

This presentation (53:48 minutes) given by Dr. Manoj Saranathan, Associate Professor of Medical Imaging at the University of Arizona, discusses new imaging methods in the early detection of Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Saranathan provides a background on Alzheimer's disease as well as the basics of imaging. He also discusses imaging biomarkers by identifying current imaging techniques and new PET and MRI based methods. Finally, he discusses the future of imaging methods for Alzheimer's disease. (Presentation begins at 1:50 minutes).

This presentation (21:33 minutes) given by Dr. Marie C. Gualtieri, Health and Aging Policy Fellow, discusses food insecurity in the older population, and how food insecurity has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. She describes how how people can help older adults experiencing food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Presentation begins at 2:23 minutes).

This presentation (36:59 minutes) given by Dr. Mindy J. Fain, Professor of Medicine at the University of Arizona School of Medicine, discusses delirium in older adults. Upon completion of this presentation, learners will be able to: 1) define delirium and its impact on older adults; 2) discuss approaches for diagnosis and management; and 3) explain strategies to prevent delirium. (Presentation begins at 4:00 minutes).

This presentation given by Dr. Elizabeth A. Phelan, Associate Professor in the Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine, is part of the 2018 Winter NW Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center's Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series. Dr. Phelan gives an overview of the Choosing Wisely Campaign. She highlights five principles from Choosing Wisely for Older Adults that are relevant to primary care and reviews the evidence behind each. Finally, Dr. Phelan applies the Choosing Wisely evidence to actual patient cases.

This presentation given by Dr. Hilaire J. Thompson, Professor of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics at the University of Washington's School of Nursing, is part of the 2018 Winter NW Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center's Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series.

This presentation given by Dr. Thuan Ong, Assistant Professor in the Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine at the University of Washington, is part of the 2018 Winter NW Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center's Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series. Dr. Ong discusses the goals of antihypertensive therapy, the evidence for current blood pressure targets, and a practical approach to managing hypertension in older adults. Presentation slides are available for download through the link.

This presentation given by Dr. Jane L. Miller, Associate Professor in the Department of Urology, School of Medicine at the University of Washington, is part of the 2018 Winter NW Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center's Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series. Dr. Miller describes the issues of urinary tract infections (UTIs) — presentation, risk factors, management—unique to geriatric patients. She also discusses preventative and therapeutic measures for UTIs in the geriatric patient. Finally, Dr. Miller discusses incontinence management options in older adults.

This presentation (1:17:34) given by Dr. Marty Richards, Affiliate Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at University of Washington, is part of the Spring 2018 NW Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center's Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series. Dr. Richards discusses the five family dynamics that affect family coping in dealing with dementia. She also describes major emotional concerns faced by families dealing with dementia. Finally, Dr. Richards identifies strategies for assisting to build on family strengths in dealing with dementia.

This presentation (1:35:11) given by Drs. Allison Boll, Melissa Ensey, and Thuan Ong is part of the Spring 2018 NW Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center's Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series. Upon completion of the presentation, learners should be able to: 1) define transitions of care and transitional care; 2) recall etiologies for poor transitional care; 3) list components of effective transitional care;; 4) identify factors that may impair execution of instruction; and 5) enlist community partnerships to improve transitional care.