Teaching-Learning Strategies in collaboration with the National League for Nursing
In collaboration with the National League for Nursing (NLN), OHNEP has developed several teaching-learning strategies for oral health integration across care settings. NLN's Advancing Care Excellence Series (ACE) initiative includes programs with free curricular resources that focus on improving care for vulnerable and underserved populations. We encourage faculty and educators to incorporate these strategies into their curricula and build awareness of the importance of inteprofessional care and oral health in primary and acute care settings.
Geriatrics for Dentists
Oral health is critical for overall health, especially as we age. Using the Age-Friendly framework, we will explore how What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility impact and are affected by oral health.
Compassion, Not Control: Session 3 of the Dementia Reconsidered Series
This presentation (1:34:32 minutes) given by Susan Wehry, University of New England, makes the case for a client-centered approach to shared and supported decision-making that optimizes the client's (and family's) abilities and improves quality of life outcomes for persons living with disabilities, including dementia. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) know thyself; (2) distinguish capacity and competency; and (3) use knowledge and tools in service of adult people living with dementia.
Health Literacy, Plain Language, and Clear Health Communication (Health Literacy Training)
This presentation (43:41 minutes) given by Sue Stableford introduces a topic of vital imprtance in medicine and public health - clear communication. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) define health literacy; (2) know literacy, numeracy, and health literacy skills of American adults; (3) know the impact of limited health literacy skills; (4) address the challenge of plain language, plain numbers, and teachback; and (5) what you can do and tips to use now.
Source: AgingME: Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP), 2022
Transitioning a Mood & Memory Clinic to Telehealth (Transitioning to Telehealth: Experience of a Geriatrics Psychiatry Clinic)
This presentation (38:26 minutes) given by Cliff Singer, Northern Light Acadia Hospital, discusses transitioning outpatient clinic to telehealth capability. Discussion points include: (1) the pandemic as an impetus; (2) migration to a nearly remote practice using Zoom; (3) informed consent; (4) benefits and challenges; and (5) lessons learned.
Source: AgingME: Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP), 2020
We Are More Than Our Gray Hair: Rethinking Age and Ageism in the Healthcare Setting
This presentation (1:01:39 minutes) given by Mary Lou Ciolfi discusses ageism in the healthcare setting. Topics of the lecture include: (1) why we should care about ageism and what do the studies show; (2) where does ageism come from; (3) what does ageism look like; and (4) how can we do better. Presentation slides are available for download.
It’s More Than Personal: Caring for People Living with Dementia is a PH Priority
This presentation (58:32 minutes) given by Joseph Gaugler discusses how caring for people living with dementia is a public health priority. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) understand how caregiving operates as a social determinant of health; (2) learn about how dementia caregiving demands policy and public health attention; and (3) understand the mission, vision, and activities of the BOLD Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving.
From the 2022 Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Summit (RMAS).
Responding to Distress in Dementia: Learning Core Interaction Skills
This presentation (52:08 minutes) given by Kyle S. Page discusses how to respond to distress in dementia. Dr. Page also discusses the core interaction skills for communicating and interacting with individuals with dementia. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) identify at least 3 core skills for interacting with someone with dementia; (2) describe how language changes over the course of dementia; (3) explain how your surroundings may influence a person’s behavior.
Source: Wyoming Center on Aging, 2022
Planning for the Future
This presentation (1:01:27 minutes) given by Nancy Norton discusses how to plan for the future for older adults. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) direct type and quality of care during life; (2) ensure sufficient resources are available for care and housing; (3) nominate Guardian or Conservator without Court approval; (4) control where assets go after death; and (5) reduce administrative burden.
Source: Wyoming Center on Aging, 2022