Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults
This presentation (1:35:00 minutes) given by Adel Mazanderani, Joseph Merrill, and Mary Davies discuss substance use disorders in older adults. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) understand current national trends in alcohol and substance use disorders; (2) screen, assess, and consider pharmacologic treatment for patients with unhealthy alcohol use; and (3) assess and manage prescription opioids, including assessment and treatment of opioid use disorders. Presentation slides are available to download on the link.
Health Disparities of LGBTQ+ Older Adults
This presentation (1:18:21 minutes) given by Karen I. Fredriksen Goldsen discusses the health disparities that those part of the LGBTQ+ communities face, specifically in older adults. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) understand health disparities among LGBTQ+ older adults; (2) identify differences in health disparities by subgroups in the community; and (3) review key competencies to address disparities in care. Presentation slides are available to download on the link.
Optimizing COPD Care for Older Adults
This presentation (1:29:00 minutes) given by Laura C. Feemster discusses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease (COPD) with special considerations for older adults.
Hoarding Disorder in Geriatric Patients
This presentation (1:36:29 minutes) given by Leslie Shapiro discusses hoarding disorder in geriatric patients. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) describe the background of hoarding disorder, including definition, etiology, and prevalence rates; (2) identify the safety and health risks associated with hoarding behaviors in geriatric populations; and (3) assess for the potential hoarding risks and develop appropriate referral and treatment resources. Presentation slides are available to download on the link.
Aging and Sexuality
This presentation (1:05:12 minutes) given by Ania Rodney discusses sexuality as people are aging. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) recognize barriers to addressing sexuality in aging; (2) identify tools for screening; and (3) understand aging physiology. Presentation slides are available to download on the link.
Promoting Population Health Equity through Primary Care-Based Weight Management Care
This presentation (1:12:02 minutes) given by Katherine Hoerster discusses how to promote population health equity through behavioral weight management care and primary care.
Addressing Loneliness and Social Isolation Through a Circle of Friends
This presentation (1:13:12 minutes) given by Marla Berg-Weger discusses loneliness and isolation from the perspective of pre-pandemic, during the pandemic, and in the future. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) describe concepts and prevalence of age-related loneliness and social isolation; (2) discuss lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic; and (3) implement strategies for Age-Friendly Primary Care Health System Integration to include assessment of loneliness and social isolation as well as intervention strategies (case study).
Home Safety Assessments: Evidence Based Strategies to Decrease Falls and Improve Mobility
This presentation (56:57 minutes) given by Kara Welke discusses evidence based strategies to decrease falls and improve mobility in the home setting. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) describe the impact of falls and the costs associated with falls; (2) identify professional screening options for falls that address Medicare and CDC Guidelines; (3) describe Medicare and CDC guideline recommendations for interventions; and (4) understand the evidence for OT Home Safety Evaluations and the process involved.
The Translation of Frailty Science to the Assessment and Management of Older Adults
This presentation (43:53 minutes) given by Megan Huisingh-Scheetz discusses how to assess and manage frailty in the older adult population. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) describe the value of a mobility assessment to older adult care; (2) offer guidance on how and when to conduct a mobility assessment in outpatient older adult evaluation; (3) outline three ways mobility assessment results may shape management plans; and (4) present innovative mobility assessment tools.
Measures of Mobility and Functional Impairment: Handgrip Strength
This presentation (44:24 minutes) given by Ryan McGrath discusses how to measure mobility and functional impairment in older adults through handgrip strength. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) examine how muscle strength is assessed in clinical settings; (2) evaluate why low handgrip strength is bad for health; and (3) determine possible limitations for handgrip strength, and how such limitations could be overcome.