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This video (11:32 minutes) by Lisa Gibbs discusses the various types of elder and dependent adult abuse, including physical, self-neglect, neglect, financial, sexual, and emotional; the consequences of these abuses; and mandated reporting of abuse.

Source: University of California Irvine School of Medicine, GWEP, 2019
https://www.familymed.uci.edu/geriatrics/GWEP/training-tools.asp

This video (7:33 minutes) by Geraldine Date discusses what is considered long-term care, its relation to housing, and Medicare vs Medicaid.

Source: University of California Irvine School of Medicine, GWEP, 2019
https://www.familymed.uci.edu/geriatrics/GWEP/training-tools.asp

This video (7:46 minutes) by Kari Walker discusses the impact on a caregiver who cares for a patient with dementia, what caregivers need from providers, and screening for caregiver burden.

Source: University of California Irvine School of Medicine, GWEP, 2019
https://www.familymed.uci.edu/geriatrics/GWEP/training-tools.asp

This video (6:18 minutes) by Camille Fitzpatrick discusses who to assess and how to assess driving safety in older adults. She also provides how and where to report driving inability. Resources and referrals related to driving and older adults with some specifically targeted to California are also presented.

Source: University of California Irvine School of Medicine, GWEP, 2019
https://www.familymed.uci.edu/geriatrics/GWEP/training-tools.asp

This video (6:07 minutes) by Camille Fitzpatrick discusses vaccine recommendations and preventive care for older adults. The influenza, tetanus-diphtheria booster, and the zoster vaccine is discussed more in depth.

Source: University of California Irvine School of Medicine, GWEP, 2019
https://www.familymed.uci.edu/geriatrics/GWEP/training-tools.asp

Three learning objectives:

(1) Develop a basic understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of Brainspotting

(2) Understand this model as one form of many mind/body healing approaches

(3) Participate in an experiential, Brainspotting activity to help integrate the conceptualization of a new brain-based, body-focused approach to healing

This video series provides a variety of short videos demonstrating how to communicate a prognosis to older adults with varying common conditions.

Source: UCSF Division of Geriatrics, 2018
https://geriatrics.ucsf.edu/innovations/ucsf-geriatrics-workforce-enhancement-program

This video series provides a variety of short videos demonstrating how to communicate a prognosis to older adults with varying common conditions.

Source: UCSF Division of Geriatrics, 2018
https://geriatrics.ucsf.edu/innovations/ucsf-geriatrics-workforce-enhancement-program

This video (8:40 minutes) describes the short physical performance battery (SPPB) test for older adults. The SPPB is a performance-based, three-part assessment to measure functional status and predict future functional decline. The assessment includes gait speed, balance, and lower extremity strength. The SPPB assessment takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.

This video (2:18 minutes) describes the whisper test for older adults. The whisper test is a simple and accurate screening test to detect hearing impairment. The administration of this test takes one to two minutes. The Whisper Test is also utilized in Medicare AWV+ Visits as a way to identify potential hearing loss or issues and refer patients to audiology services to ensure independence and optimal aging.