Resource Center

This presentation (1:04:30) given by Dr. Katherine Bennett from the Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, University of Washington is part of the Winter 2020 NW Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center's Geriatric Health Care Series. Dr. Bennett describes the evolution of the Age-Friendly Health System movement. She also explains the four essential elements that comprise the “4Ms” framework of an Age-Friendly Health System. Finally, she describes tools that can be used to implement Age-Friendly Care in your organization.

This presentation (53:34 minutes) given by Dr. Kim Felder from the Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Healthcare System is part of the NW GWEC's Geriatric Health Care Lecture Series for Winter 2020. Dr. Fleder discusses and identifies common conditions of the feet in older adults. She also describes presenting symptoms, potential causes, diagnostic methods and treatment plans related to foot problems. Finally, she describes the role of the multidisciplinary team in referring patients with foot problems to appropriate specialists. Presentation slides are available for download through the link.

This presentation (1:15:08) given by Dr. Barbara Cochrane from the University of Washington School of Nursing is part of the NW GWEC's Geriatric Health Care Lecture Series for Winter 2020. Dr. Cochrane describes the various contexts of older women’s lives that influence their health. She also identifies biological and age-related changes that impact healthy aging in women. Finally, she discusses considerations for clinical encounters with older women, including recommendations for making lifestyle changes and promoting health.

This presentation (1:17:04) given by Dr. John A. Drew Sturgeon from the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, is part of the NW GWEC's Geriatric Health Care Lecture Series for Winter 2020. Dr. Drew Sturgeon reviews research regarding evidence-based psychological approaches for pain management in older adults. He also describes mechanisms of effective non-pharmacologic pain management in older adults.

This presentation (1:13:52) given by Dr. Zachary Marcum from the School of Pharmacy/University of Washington is part of the NW GWEC's Geriatric Health Care Lecture Series for Winter 2020. Dr. Marcum describes the factors that increase the risk of medication non-adherence in older adults. He also identifies health policy initiatives, including quality measures, related to medication adherence in older adults. Finally, he suggests areas for future research to improve medication adherence in older adults. Presentation slides are available for download through the link.

This presentation (1:11:31) given by Dr. Marissa Black, Division of Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine, University of Washington is part of the NW GWEC's Geriatric Health Care Lecture Series for Winter 2020. Dr. Black discusses factors affecting nutritional and health status of older adults. She also discusses the nutrition assessment process and tools that can be used. Finally, she lists nutrition requirements in the aging population as well as practical interventions. Presentation slides are available for download through the link. (Presentation begins at 4:40 minutes).

This presentation (1:21:04) given by Dr. Jose M. Garcia from the Department of Medicine, VA Puget Sound Health Care System is part of the NW GWEC's Geriatric Health Care Lecture Series for Winter 2020. Dr. Garcia discusses the impact frailty can have on the well-being of the older adult, and how frailty can be prevented. He also describes what happens to you physically and psychologically as you get older and how it is related to frailty. Finally, he provides advice on how to prevent frailty, reverse it, or slow down its progression, with a particular focus on diet and physical activity.

This presentation (1:09:31) given by Dr. Barbara B. Cochrane from the University of Washington's School of Nursing is part fo the NW GWEC's Geriatric Health Care Lecture Series for Winter 2020. Dr. Cochrane explains the differences among activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, and physical performance. She also identifies ways that ADLs, IADLs, and physical performance can be assessed and whether the assessments are subjective or objective. Finally, she describes risk factors for and potential outcomes of functional decline in older adults.

This presentation (1:15:33) given by Dr. Jane Miller from the Department of Urology, University of Washington School of Medicine, is part of the Spring 2019 NW Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center's Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series. Dr. Miller discusses urinary incontinence issues unique to geriatric patients. She also differentiates between urge incontinence, stress incontinence, and overflow incontinence. Finally, Dr. Miller discusses incontinence management options in older adults. Presentation slides are available for download through the link.

This presentation (1:15:41) given by Dr. Michelle Quinn, a certified audiologist from Harborview Medical Center/University of Washington, discusses the importance and need of having hearing screened and/or tested as part of routine geriatric health maintenance in older adults. She also identifies and lists at least three factors that play into successful hearing aid use. Finally, Dr. Quinn identifies and explains how to implement ways to better communicate with patients who have hearing loss in clinic. Presentation slides are available for download through the link.