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This presentation (57:18 minutes) given by Sarah Jane Obray discusses dementia caregiver kits. Her goal is to introduce a new resource or tool that will be fun to incorporate into a caregiving routine and helps decrease stress and redirect a person who is exhibiting difficult behaviors. The presentation includes different activities and where they are available. Slides are available to download.

Source: Utah Geriatric Education Consortium, 2021
https://utahgwep.org/trainings/fireside-chats

This presentation (59:33 minutes) given by Alberto Enrique Varela discusses the intersection between geriatric care and dentistry and how it relates to the 4M's of geriatric care. Topics covered include: the 5M’s of Geriatrics; the mind and mouth; medications, mobility, and the mouth; multicomplexity and what matters most; how to integrate the mouth into what you do; and how to recognize need for dental intervention. Slides are available to download.

This presentation (59:51 minutes) by Linda Cole discusses the importance of staying connected during challenging times. The principles presented can be applied to any challenges that happen in one's life, not just the current COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on where we are at personally, where we are might be with clients, where we might be as caregivers at this stage of the pandemic, and what we might be seeing, especially how we connect with other people.

This presentation (57:34 minutes) has two parts. The first part is presented by Hailey Haffey, who focuses on "Narrative Medicine and Caregiving for Memory-Related Conditions." She discusses the concept of narrative medicine and and her work with a nurse-led team implementing narrative medicine for education and memory-related conditions. The second part of the presentation is "Registered Nurses Working at the Top of Their Licensure: Cognitive Assessment and Management" (34:38) by Larry Garrett. Slides for both parts are available for download.

This presentation (51:43 minutes) given by Catherine Sharpsteen and Bonnie Shepherd discusses dementia and frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) from a family perspective. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) define dementia; (2) know what is FTD; and (3) give a summary of FTD subtypes. The presenters include their own personal stories with this subject in the presentation. Slides are available for download.

This presentation (53:39 minutes) given by Megan Owens discusses nutrition and dementia, specifically caregiver needs at mealtime. Topics of this presentation include: (1) a brief overview of caregiver burden specific to dementia and memory loss needs of care recipients; (2) mealtime challenges to each stage of dementia; (3) dietary patterns regarding memory loss and Alzheimer's; (4) mealtime strategies for caregivers; (5) specific nutrition concerns like weight loss and fiber intake; and (6) resources for caregivers to utilize.

This presentation (48:00 minutes) by Rebecca Utz discusses the research done at University of Utah about respite and caregivers. She then speaks about how the research led to an intervention that has been developed and tested with caregivers.

Source: Utah Geriatric Education Consortium, 2021
https://utahgwep.org/trainings/fireside-chats

This presentation (58:51 minutes) given by Patricia Schwab discusses planning together for living with dementia with a focus on advance care planning. Topics of this presentation include: (1) what to expect as dementia progresses; (2) an overview of care options that are now available and discuss how to find care that fits an individual's preferences; and (3) tools found on the internet that can be used to document and communicate the type of care an individual prefers that has no charge. Slides are available for download.

This presentation (59:07 minutes) given by Lisa Morrise discusses engagement while working in the geriatric setting. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) understand what is meant by "engagement"; (2) know how engagement varies by population (pediatric, adult, geriatric); (3) know if activity is engagement; (4) how to engage persons with cognitive challenges; and (5) how to engage families. Slides are available for download. (Presentation starts at 7:45 minutes.)

This presentation (59:16 minutes) given by Kate Nederostek discusses caregiver support. In this lecture, caregiver is defined as anyone who has a significant personal relationship and provides unpaid care and support to those who are aging, chronically ill, or those who have a physical or intellectual disability.