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Practical Solutions Using Telehealth for Older Adults in Community Based and Outpatient Settings

Practical Solutions Using Telehealth for Older Adults in Community Based and Outpatient Settings

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on Aug 21, 2020 - 11:05pm CDT

This webinar (59:23 minutes) from the American Geriatrics Society focuses on practical suggestions and strategies for utilizing telehealth platforms in the home and ambulatory settings. Principles of triage, pre-screening for scheduled home based and ambulatory visits, and recommendations for optimizing efficient use of this modality are addressed. Knowledge gained through the rapid expansion of the use of telemedicine in these settings by two major health systems during the COVID-19 pandemic is shared. The webinar is free to access after creating a free account on the AGS website.

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Caregiver Assessment I: Why and What Should We Assess?

Caregiver Assessment I: Why and What Should We Assess?

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on Jul 14, 2020 - 5:48pm CDT

This webinar from the Family Caregiver Alliance focuses on the importance of the caregiver assessment to better identify caregivers' needs and form the foundation for an appropriate plan of care. It covers the following topics: Who, What, Why, When, Where and How Aspects of Assessments; Relevant Assessment Domains; Voice From the Field: A Family Consultant's Perspective; and Updates on Caregiver Assessment Instruments—Where Do We Go From Here?

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An Explorer’s Guide to Understanding Dementia

An Explorer’s Guide to Understanding Dementia

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on Jul 14, 2020 - 5:43pm CDT

This webinar (1:00:55) presentation given by Mary Hulme describes her “Three Laws for Living with Dementia” while highlighting the importance of humor, creativity, and experimentation in staying connected to anyone suffering from this illogical and vexing disease. The objective of this webinar is to provide a greater understanding of dementia to families and caregivers coping with this complex disease while sharing proven strategies for managing behavioral challenges.

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The Use of Technology to Engage Persons with Dementia

The Use of Technology to Engage Persons with Dementia

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on May 25, 2020 - 7:49pm CDT

This webinar (1.5 hrs) describes various technology and how it can improve the quality of life of older adults. It also discusses how to integrate these different technologies in the care of people living with dementia. Finally, the presenters discuss how to measure the impact and outcomes of the use of technology in older adult patients. Voice-narrated slides and the slides and text of the presentation are available.

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Personality Disorders and Aging

Personality Disorders and Aging

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on May 25, 2020 - 7:46pm CDT

This webinar (1.03 hrs) by Dr. Lindsey Slaughter discusses the importance of understanding personality disorders and how staff can effectively work with individuals affected by them. Challenges in the diagnosis and management are discussed. Narrated slides as well as the slides are available for download. A list of resources and answers to questions posed during the webinar are available.

Source: Mental Health and Aging Training Initiative, 2014.
https://worldeventsforum.net/mhati/

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Best Practices for Medication Management of Dementia-Related Behaviors

Best Practices for Medication Management of Dementia-Related Behaviors

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on May 25, 2020 - 7:43pm CDT

This webinar (1:15 hrs) by Drs. Lyons Hardy and Adam Rosenblatt discusses medication options and safety considerations in the management of dementia-related behaviors. They also discuss safety considerations when using medications to manage dementia-related behaviors. Current research is reviewed along with case studies illustrating the use of medications for challenging behaviors in dementia patients. Narrated slides as well as the slides along text of the presentation are available.

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Opioid Use in Older Adults: The Double-Edged Sword

Opioid Use in Older Adults: The Double-Edged Sword

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on May 25, 2020 - 7:38pm CDT

This webinar (1:28 hrs) by Drs. Ericka Crouse, Laura Morgan, and Jennifer Inker views physiological changes that may occur in older adults through opioid therapy. After watching this lecture, viewers are able to select the appropriate opioid therapy for older adults and discuss opioid misuse and management of opioid use disorder in older adults. Narrated slides as well as slides along with test of the presentationa are available for download. Questions posed during the webinar are answered on the site.

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State of the Science: Long-Term Services and Supports and Caregiving for Adults Aging with Disability (Session 2)

State of the Science: Long-Term Services and Supports and Caregiving for Adults Aging with Disability (Session 2)

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on May 14, 2020 - 11:27am CDT

This webinar (Session 2) is from a series of state-of-the science webinars that focus on older adults with disabilities, with an emphasis on independent living. The webinar touches on several topics, including a qualitative study on successful aging and a case study about the dignity of risk and giving persons with disabilities the choice to determine the course of their lives.

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State of the Science: Long-Term Services and Supports and Caregiving for Adults Aging with Disability (Session 1)

State of the Science: Long-Term Services and Supports and Caregiving for Adults Aging with Disability (Session 1)

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on May 14, 2020 - 11:25am CDT

This webinar (Session 1) is from a series of state-of-the science webinars that focus on older adults with disabilities, with an emphasis on independent living. It calls for policies and approaches that help to maximize this population’s access to health care, long-term services and supports, and evidence-based programming.

Source: National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) and National Council on Aging (NCOA), 2017.
https://ncoa.org/

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