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This webinar (1:01:33 minutes) presented by Tisha M. Smith discusses the trends and fallout related to prescribing opioids in this country and why people are being prescribed the medications. She also explores and describes some of the unintended consequences of prescribing opioids. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) list community-based/virtual resources for help with opioid addiction; (2) identify some of the unintended consequences of prescribing opioids to elderly patients; and (3) describe how opioid use often leads to overdose and even death.

This webinar (1:14:44 minutes) presented by Ann M. Olin discusses the many challenges older adults are facing due to the opioid epidemic, their own addiction, their adult children’s addiction, and not being prescribed medications when most needed. She also provides an overview of Lifespan’s Geriatric Addictions Program. Finally, you will hear from an older adult patient about their experience with opioids and their journey to recovery.

This webinar (57:41 minutes) presented by Charlotte Crawford discusses how to prevent opioid overdose in older adults in addition to providing narcan training. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) recognize two primary signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose; (2) list the steps in properly administering Narcan; and (3) state two reasons the individual experiencing the overdose should be transported to the hospital for further care.

In this webinar (1:31:45 minutes), panelists discuss their personal and professional experiences with dementia, along with individual, community, and system level approaches to make supports for people with dementia more person-centered. Participants will learn about the definition of person-centered thinking, planning, and practice, and will hear the panelists answer questions such as: What do person-centered dementia supports look like to you? What are community approaches to support people living with dementia in a person-centered way?

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This webinar presented by Anand Venkata aims to educate healthcare providers with the most up-to-date information on pulmonary complications due to COVID-19. By the end of the webinar, learners should be able to: (1) outline range of pulmonary complications after recovery from COVID-19; (2) analyse available data on pulmonary functional and radiologic outcomes after COVID-19; and (3) provide information on treatment of COVID-19 associated long-term pulmonary complications. A pre-assessment, post-assessment, and evaluation is included in this activity.

This webinar given by Claire Tucker and Bridget Fitzhugh aims to educate healthcare providers about the most up-to-date information on oral health and the aging adult. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) recognize common changes in dentition caused by aging; (2) list the benefits of having natural dentition; (3) explain the role of nutrition in the oral health of aging populations; and (4) discuss the relationship between oral health and disease processes in geriatric populations. A pre-assessment, post-assessment, and evaluation is included in this activity.

The Minnesota End-of-Life Option Act was reintroduced to the MN state legislature in early 2021 and was modeled after the 1994 Oregon Death with Dignity Act. This webinar (1:32:56 minutes) is the first part of a two-part series representing both sides of the issues related to this bill.

This webinar (1:29:37 minutes) discusses the Minnesota End-of-Life Option Act which was reintroduced to the MN state legislature in early 2021 and was modeled after the 1994 Oregon Death with Dignity Act. This event is the second of a two-part series representing both sides of the issues related to this bill, currently under review. These events were intended to help inform people in Minnesota about the issues associated with this proposed legislation and promote thoughtful, balanced public discussion as it is considered by the Legislature