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This presentation (1:00:15 minutes) by Kenton Kong discusses fall risks in older adults. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) understand current scientific literature regarding fall risk factors and interventions to reduce falls and fall-related outcomes; (2) understand basic fall risk principles and guidelines for older adults; (3) identify associated fall risk factors in older adults; (4) understand effective interventions to address fall risk factors in older adults; and (5) apply updated guidelines and interventions to applicable clinical situations.

This presentation (58:17 minutes) given by Fay Gao discusses neurogenic orthostatic hypotension. This presentation goes through a clinical case, physiology of normal orthostatic blood pressure control, pathophysiology of neurogenic orthostatic hypotension, causes and differential diagnosis, diagnosis and evaluation, and management. (Presentation starts at 7:13 minutes.)

Source: John A. Burns School of Medicine, 2022, Project ECHO
https://geriatrics.jabsom.hawaii.edu/echo/

This presentation (58:17 minutes) given by Fay Gao discusses neurogenic orthostatic hypotension. This presentation goes through a clinical case, physiology of normal orthostatic blood pressure control, pathophysiology of neurogenic orthostatic hypotension, causes and differential diagnosis, diagnosis and evaluation, and management. (Presentation starts at 7:13 minutes.)

Source: John A. Burns School of Medicine, 2022, Project ECHO
https://geriatrics.jabsom.hawaii.edu/echo/

This presentation (1:07:13 minutes) by Lucas Morgan discusses grief and bereavement in older adults. He focuses on 1) clarifying terms, 2) the different kinds of loss, 3) the Tasks of Grief framework, 4) "normal" grief versus something else, and 5) Prolonged Grief Disorder. (Presentation starts at 5:55 minutes.)

Source: John A. Burns School of Medicine, 2021, Project ECHO
https://geriatrics.jabsom.hawaii.edu/echo/

This presentation (49:29 minutes) by Corinna Tanner discusses vision and aging. She provides information about the prevalence and types of common visions changes related to aging, including presbyopia, dry eye, and loss of photoreceptor cells in the retina, along with ways to optimize vision. (Presentation starts at 7:45 minutes.)

Source: Utah Geriatric Education Consortium, 2020
https://utahgwep.org/trainings/fireside-chats

This presentation (50:20 minutes) given by Melissa Batchelor discusses how to stay healthy long-term, especially during a time with COVID-19. The objective of this presentation are: (1) how COVID19 is different for older adults; (2) intergenerational COVID conversations; (3) aging well with COVID: challenges and insights; and (4) aging well with COVID: resources. Slides are available for download. (Presentation starts at 6:15 minutes.)

This presentation (58:12 minutes)by Jackie Eaton discusses activities for dementia patients related to art. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) identify the benefits of the arts for the aging body and mind; (2) explore programs that support arts-based activities for persons with dementia; and (3) practice arts-based activities. Slides are available for download. (Presentation starts at 6:58 minutes.)

In this Grand Rounds, faculty from the UCSF Division of Geriatrics discusss four groups of elders who experience health disparities and disproportionately include minority elders: older adults in prisons, homeless older veterans, nursing home veterans with mental illness and dementia, and older adults living with HIV. The focus is on what is being done to help these groups and next steps for social justice and equitable systems to improve the lives of older persons in these groups.

This presentation (59:06 minutes) by Dr. Lisa M. Walke discusses the future of geriatrics practice while reviewing practices developed during the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) detail how the scope of care provided by geriatricians to older adults has expanded since COVID-19; (2) describe efforts to address disparities highlighted by COVID-19 and the ongoing racial justice movement; and (3) focus on ways geriatricians can remain fully engaged beyond 2020.

This presentation (59:00 minutes) by Dr. Kathleen Unroe discusses how nursing home care has evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic and the future movements of this type of care. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) review challenges and research opportunities in the nursing home setting - call to action; (2) highlight COVID-19 impacts on nursing home care; and (3) describe the OPTIMISTIC clinical care model.