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This presentation (21:26 minutes) by Vincent F. Guida discusses Geriatrics in a multicultural society from a patient, clinician, and culture of medicine perspective. Topics of the presentation include: (1) the scope of multiculturalism; (2) tools, strategies, and action plans to deal with multiculturalism and to make care more effective; and (3) care of geriatric sexual minorities. Slides are available for download.

This presentation (27:37 minutes) by Denise P. Kruszynski discusses the 4M framework to develop and promote an Age-Friendly Healthcare System. Learning Objectives: (1) explore Age-Friendly Health Systems and MIPs; (2) explain the 4Ms framework and how they apply to establishing an Age-Friendly Health System; (3) understand the NSU Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Workforce Grant (GWEP) and how this applies to the Age-Friendly Health System; and (4) implement Merit Based Incentive Program Measures (MIPs). Slides are available for download.

This presentation (18:14 minutes) by Dayne DuVall discusses different options for video chatting with a provider. Learning objectives: (1) understand video chat; (2) know how to use video chat; and (3) find programs that offer doctor video chat. Slides are available for download.

Source: South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (SFGWEP), 2020
https://www.nova.edu/gwep/modules/index.html

This presentation (14:21 minutes) by Dayne Duvall discusses how to facilitate a meaningful telehealth visit for older adults. Learning objectives: (1) understand relevant statistics concerning older patients and telehealth; (2) learn about important telehealth guidelines from HHS and CMS; and (3) learn from case studies on how to and how not to conduct telehealth sessions. Slides are available for download.

In this presentation (1:11:15 minutes), Jenn Griswold discusses anxiety related to geriatrics. She also reviews considerations while taking care of geriatric patients with anxiety and treatment options for them. A case study is included in the presentation. Slides are available to download.

Source: Utah Geriatric Education Consortium, 2022, Age-Friendly ECHO
https://utahgwep.org/trainings/age-friendly-ltss-echo

In this presentation (1:09:59 minutes), Nicolas Brening discusses promoting age-friendly care to LGBT older adults and how to use the 4Ms to help structure conversations with patients. He reviews the importance of historical background and demographics. Part of the Age-Friendly ECHO series.

This presentation (1:02:00 minutes) given by Cherie Brunker and Nancy Madsen discusses care options available for older adults with dementia and their caregivers as well as the resources that are available to them. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to describe the different care options for persons with dementia such as personal residence community, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, and hospice. Slides of the second half of the presentation are available to download along with a tip sheet for communicating with a person with dementia.

In this presentation (2:00:23 minutes), a brief ECHO orientation is given by Sandra DeBry, followed by Ellen Flaherty, who discusses long term services and supports related to the 4M's. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) summarize the 4Ms of an age-friendly health system; (2) describe one example of how to bridge primary care and long term services and support using the annual wellness visit; and (3) identify one model focusing on "what matters most" in the community. Slides are available to download.

This presentation (1:02:51 minutes) given by Katherine P. Supiano discusses how to cope with stress during the health crisis. She speaks about what people are experiencing during this time and what is the lesson of caring for others. Lastly, what helps stress and what will happen is discussed.

Utah Geriatric Education Consortium, 2020, Age-Friendly ECHO

https://utahgwep.org/trainings/age-friendly-ltss-echo

This presentation (1:03:30 minutes) given by Alberto Enrique Varela discusses oral health conditions in older adults and how to recognize them. He reviews some specific conditions that are seen in older adults and gives the oral health perspective of the conditions to give some ideas how to collaborate with others on these cases to improve clinical outcomes. The conditions that are discussed in this presentation are xerostomia, radiation caries, osteoradionecrosis, medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw, and periodontal disease. Slides are available for download.