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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

SJF HRSA Seminar

St,. John Fisher University

Wegmans School of Nursing

Health Integration Seminar (GMHC 699)

Class: Telehealth

Date: January 27, 2023

Location: Via Zoom

Instructors: Brittany Aponte, LPC

                  Tempestt Black , PMHNP

Learning Objectives:

This webinar (51:09 minutes) given by Corinne Calise Russo discusses how community health workers can engage patients and families in their healthcare choices in the community and empower them to seek affordable services and programs in the area. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) identify the importance of engaging patients and families into their healthcare choices; (2) describe how to access local & state resources; and (3) discuss how to share new information with colleagues.

This webinar (38:30 minutes) given by Jessica Garvey discusses how to identify patients that may have become deconditioned because of the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end of the webinar, learners should be able to: (1) review aging and health statistics; (2) review literature related to COVID-19 quarantine and isolation have had on health; and (3) identify individual at risk of falls and how to make a referral to home health. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge. (Webinar starts at 2:10 minutes)

This webinar (1:11:54 minutes) given by Justin Oakley discusses how to assess home and fall risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) describe techniques to successfully age in place; (2) identify potential falls risk in both remote and in-person settings; and (3) discuss community resources available for individuals at risk of falling. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge. (Webinar starts at 2:38 minutes.)

This webinar (55:37 minutes) given by Marcia Liss and Deborah M. Robitaille discusses how to talk to older adults about mental health. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) discuss how to effectively communicate with older adults regarding their mental health; (2) describe how to complete an assessment in the community versus in the office; and (3) identify stigma associated with mental health treatment by older adults in general, especially those from minority backgrounds. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge.

This webinar (47:45 minutes) given Cindy B. Woolverton discusses mental health related to aging. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) review mental health concerns observed in older adults; (2) recognize mental health disorders and common symptoms; (3) recognize the negative impacts of aging stereotypes; (4) identify ways to promote emotional health; and (5) discuss mental health during pandemic. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge. (Webinar starts at 2:30 minutes.)

This webinar (1:05:26 minutes) given by Diane Cocozza Martins discusses mental health and social determinants of health with older adults. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) describe mental health concerns related to social determinants of health (SDOG) for older adults; (2) examine the SDOG's impact on older adult's mental health; and (3) discuss strategies for community health workers to address mental health concerns with older adults. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge.

This webinar (50:21 minutes) given by Joan F. Wright discusses different types of dementia and the best approaches to them. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) identify what dementia is and the most common forms of dementia; (2) describe various diagnostic approaches and the value of a definitive diagnosis; and (3) identify unique approaches to different dementias for caregivers. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge. (Webinar starts at 3:20 minutes.)

This webinar (1:07:57 minutes) given by Theodore Parran Jr. discusses issues around substance disorders and the management of pain. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) describe the unique epidemiology of substance use disorders in this generation of older adults; (2) explain how to utilize validated screening tools to identify and assess pain issues and substance use disorders; and (3) discuss an approach to acute pain and chronic pain management in older adult populations affected by substance use disorders.