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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.

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/

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.

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.

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.

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/

This webinar covers research on falls among adults with long-term physical and sensory disabilities, such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, and visual impairment. Prevention strategies and programs are discussed.

Source: National Council on Aging (NCOA), 2016.
https://ncoa.org/

This webinar is part of the Connecting at the Nexus: COVID-19 Edition Webinar series.

This webinar is part of the Connecting at the Nexus: COVID-19 Edition Webinar series.

This webinar is part of the Connecting at the Nexus: COVID-19 Edition Webinar series.

Join the team from Arizona State University's Center for Advancing Interprofessional Practice, Education, and Research (CAIPER) to talk about ways to promote creativity, productivity, and connections while teaming virtually. The CAIPER team has worked together remotely for many years. They will share practical lessons and specific examples from their experience.