Resource Center

This presentation (1:22:02) is given by Dr. Elizabeth Vig from the Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine,University of Washington School of Medicine and Veterans Administration's Hospital where she chairs the VA Ethics Consultation Service. She describes a systemic approach to thinking about ethical dilemmas. She discusses how to approach cases involving individuals with cognitive impairment. Finally, Dr. Vig ends her presentation by reflecting on how our own beliefs and values may be influencing how we respond to certain cases.

This webinar (29:22 minutes) given by Dr. Esther Oh discusses Medicare wellness visits and what to do next if a patient's cognitive screening comes back positive. Case studies and hypothetical patients are discussed as examples of what to do next in the screening process.

Source: Johns Hopkins Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program, 2018.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/gec/series

This webinar (30:00 minutes) given by Dr. Susan W. Lehman From the Department of Psychiatry and Behavior Sciences at John Hopkins University School of Medicine discusses what to do if a patient's depression screening turns out positive during a Medicare wellness visit. She discusses the specific steps to take to approach this positive screening in older adult patients.

Source: Johns Hopkins Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program, 2018.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/gec/series

This webinar (27:01 minutes) given by Dr. Dennis W. Klima, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Maryland Eastern Shore provides resources for older adults with fall risks. Testts to utilize when screening for fall risk as well as what to do if a positive fall risk screening arises are discussed.

Source: Johns Hopkins Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program, 2018.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/gec/series

This presentation (6:17 minutes) given by Tristen Kvedar discusses how to formulate meaningful activities in order to engage your loved one with dementia. It also discusses opportunities for caregivers to find supplies in order to complete and carry out these activities.

Source: Johns Hopkins GWEP, 2016.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/gec/caregivers

This lecture (1:00:18) is part of the 16th Annual Michael A. Creedon Memorial Lecture on Aging series given by Dr. Marla Berg-Weger. Dr. Berg-Weger discusses loneliness and social isolation among older adults and how the community can provide support to them as they continue to age. She also discusses intervention strategies to address loneliness and social isolation with an emphasis on ways to support older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. (The presentation begins at 2:20 minutes).

This presentation is part of a series through the University of Nebraska's Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program which covers the 4Ms: Mobility, Mentation, Medications, and What Matters. Dr. Joseph Hejkal, Assistant Professor, UNMC Internal Medicine Division, discusses falls and mobility in the context of caring for older adults along with how to interventions to prevent falls.

This presentation is part of a series through the University of Nebraska's Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program which covers the 4Ms: Mobility, Mentation, Medications, and What Matters. Dr. Jane Potter, Profesor in the UNMC Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Medicine, discusses mentation in older adults. The three major topics explained include delirium, dementia, and depression.

This presentation (57:29 minutes) is part of a series sponsored by the University of Nebraska's Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program which covers the 4Ms: Mobility, Mentation, Medications, and What Matters. Dr. Linda Sobeski, Clinical Assistant Professor in the UNMC College of Pharmacy, presents on aging physiology, pharmacokiinetics and pharrmacokinetics in older adults.

This presentation is part of a series sponsored by the University of Nebraska's Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program which covers the 4Ms: Mobility, Mentation, Medications, and What Matters. Dr. Bill Lyons, UNMC Division of Geriatric Medicine, discusses the What Matters aspect of the 4Ms as he describes advance care planning in older adults.