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This webinar (52:47 minutes) given by Colleen T. LaBelle discusses substance use disorders in older adults. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) discuss prevalence data of substance use disorders and mental health prevalence in older adults, including the growing issue of OUD; (2) identify risk factors: signs and symptoms of substance use disorders in older adults; and (3) discuss methods of patient engagement, screenings, and communication can identify and engage patients to improve outcomes.

This webinar (52:49 minutes) given by Kate M. Lally and Ana Tuya Fulton discusses pain management in older adults. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) understand the pain syndromes seen in older adults and their presentations; (2) perform a thorough pain assessment; (3) describe comprehensive pain management including both non pharmacological and pharmacological tools; and (4) appreciate management of the adverse reaction of opioids. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge.

This webinar (59:56 minutes) given by Rachel Roach discusses how to manage conflicts that arises between patients, families, and providers. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) recognize anger is a common response in life-threatening situations; (2) describe communication techniques for defusing anger; and (3) apply recommended skills to deal with conflict and guide patients' families and other clinicians through difficult decisions. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge.

This webinar (49:10 minutes) given by Tara Higgins and Ana Tuya Fulton discusses geriatric prescribing and deprescribing. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) know the key issues in geriatric pharmacology; (2) risk factors for adverse drug events in older adults; (3) know ways to mitigate around adverse drug events; (4) know how to do safe prescribing for older adults; (5) how to tackle polypharmacy; and (6) classes of drugs to consider for 'de-prescribing'. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge.

This webinar (57:51 minutes) given by Ana Tuya Fulton discusses geriatric assessment and its role in primary care and prognosticating in older adults. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) describe the components of geriatric assessment; (2) perform an assessment of cognitive function such as the "Mini-Cog"; (3) explain a test of mobility and function, such as the "Up & Go."; and (4) apply geriatric assessment tools to identify patients who would benefit from additional evaluation.

This webinar (59:10 minutes) given by David Dosa discusses the impact of the change in weather has on the elderly. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) elaborate on the physiological impact of heat and hurricane emergencies on the elderly; (2) describe the comorbidities associated with increased risk; and (3) identify best practices around the country. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge.

This webinar (36:11 minutes) given by Lidia Vognar discusses elder abuse. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) define elder abuse and differentiate among the different types of elder abuse; (2) identify risk factors for elder abuse; (3) become familiar with screening tools for elder abuse; and (4) become familiar with general reporting procedures. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge.

This webinar (1:41:20 minutes) given by Julio Defillo-Draiby, Liz Goldberg, Lynn McNicoll, and Camille Vaughan discusses how to avoid adverse drug events in older adults. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) develop individual strategies & system improvements to enhance patient safety through safe prescribing practices; (2) identify errors & hazards in care by understanding best practices in prescribing to older adults; and (3) acquire knowledge to avoid pitfalls in prescribing in commonly encountered clinical scenarios.

This webinar (48:07 minutes) given by Julio Defillo-Draiby discusses sleep disturbances and hypnotic use in older adults. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) describe the epidemiology of sleep disturbances; (2) discuss mechanisms that underlie sleep disturbances; and (3) review management of sleep disturbances, including hypnotic use. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge.

This webinar (54:56 minutes) given by Joanne Wilkinson and Charles R. Rardin discusses sexual health in older adults. Joanne Wilkinson's part of the webinar looks at the subject from a primary care perspective and Charles R. Radin's part of the webinar discusses sexual health in older women.