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This webinar (49:45 minutes) given by Carolina Fonseca-Valencia discusses how to approach and what to consider when it comes to cancer screening in older adults. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) define the importance of cancer screening in older adults; (2) provide a framework on assessing the overall health of older adults; (3) review current guidelines on cancer screening for older adults; and (4) discuss the importance of shared decision making. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge.

This webinar (54:15 minutes) given by Sevdenur Cizginer discusses geriatric surgery. By the end of the webinar, learners should be able to: (1) describe the challenges of the current healthcare system for perioperative care of older adults; (2) describe the consequences of delirium for surgical elderly patients; and (3) demonstrate an understanding of the goals and structure of the ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification Program. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge. (Webinar starts at 2:25 minutes.)

This webinar (54:16 minutes) given by Alicia I. Arbaje discusses how to implement important transitional care programs to improve hospital to home transitions for older adults. By the end of the webinar, learners should be able to: (1) describe the importance of transitional care for older adults; (2) identify barriers to safe transitions; and (3) review stakeholder-developed strategies for safe care transitions. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge. (Webinar starts at 2:55 minutes.)

This webinar (1:01:13 minutes) given by Phillip G. Clark, Ashara Edwards, and Seth M. Keller discusses community and clinical aspects of dementia identification and diagnosis. Provision of medical and social supports and the importance of interprofessional collaboration are also included in the discussion. Slides are available to download on the link. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge. (Webinar starts at 4:17 minutes.)

This webinar (1:00:21 minutes) given by Thomas Buckley and Kathy Service discusses how to identify prevalence, onset, types of dementia, and common co-morbidities among adults with a life long intellectual disabilities. Service needs and ways to respond to dementia are also included in the discussion. Slides are available to download on the link. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge. (Webinar starts at 5:00 minutes.)

This webinar (1:02:02 minutes) given by Edward F. Ansello and Matthew P. Janicki discusses an overview of lifelong intellectual disabilities with the field of geriatrics. The critical differences between older adults aged 50 and over and mid-life adults is also included in the discussion. Slides are available to download on the link. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge. (Webinar starts at 5:05 minutes.)

This webinar (52:51 minutes) given by Connie Ducharme discusses how to provide advance care planning in primary care practices by using tools from the Conversation Project in order to increase skills. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) identify the importance of having goals of care conversations; (2) describe the role of The Conversation Project in advance care planning; (3) describe when to use the different conversation starter kits; and (4) identify ways to increase advance care planning in practices.

This webinar (1:03:23 minutes) given by Kelly McCarthy, discusses non-pharmacological approaches in supporting individuals who exhibit behaviors that manifest as need or distress. How caregivers can support the challenges of two common transitions (a residential move and the introduction of caregivers) is also taught in this webinar.

This webinar (1:29:13 minutes) given by Marguerite McLaughlin discusses signs and changes in cognitive status of early-stage dementia and describes strategies for managing symptoms. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) describe hallmark signs of early-stage dementia; (2) list changes in cognitive status that are typical of early-stage dementia; (3) identify common manifestations that arise during early-stage dementia; (4) identify common issues that arise during early-stage dementia; and (5) describe general strategies for managing symptoms of dementia.

This webinar (53:45 minutes) given by Laurie Mantz discusses the differences in people that are necessary to consider in healthcare but specifically dementia care. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) identify ways that sex, ethnicity, or race influences the risk of dementia; (2) discuss factors to consider when diagnosing and treating dementia in diverse populations; (3) identify barriers to optimal care among various different groups; and (4) discuss techniques for effective communications with diverse populations.