Advanced Care Planning
This presentation (13:04 minutes) given by Denise Pryor Kruszynski, Family Nurse Practitioner and clinical trainer for the age-friendly health system, discusses advance care planning. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) give an overview of the age-friendly health system; (2) explain the 4M's framwork; and (3) explore principles of advance care planning.
Opioid Use in the Elderly
This presentation (15:57 minutes) given by Dr. S. Kaja discusses opioid use in the elderly. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) understand the management of chronic pain; (2) appreciate the scope of the opioid epidemic; (3) discuss unique challenges faced by elderly patients; and (4) understand the changing regulatory and prescribing guidelines for opioid use.
Sexuality in Later Life
This presentation (17:14 minutes) given by Dr. Marti Echols, Dean of the College of Biomedical Sciences at Larkin University, discusses sexuality in later life. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) understand definitions of sexual behavior and become aware of the changing role of sexuality in aging; (2) understand essential considerations of healthcare provider in the role of sexual health of elderly patients; (3) examine models for sexual history taking in the clinical environment; and (4) provide framework for treatment of identified sexual concerns.
Sleep Disorders in the Elderly
This presentation (7:17 minutes) given by Dr. S. Kaja discusses sleep disorders in the elderly population. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) understand the extent and scope of sleep disorders in the elderly; (2) describe physiologic changes that occur with aging; (3) list common pathologic manifestations in the elderly; and (4) describe diagnostic and treatment modalities for sleep disorders in the elderly.
Dementia Prevention and Brain Health
This podcast (16:46 minutes) hosted by Nicole Cook features guest speaker, Raymond Ownby, and they discuss dementia prevention and brain health in older adults.
Heart Failure in Older Adults
This podcast (29:11 minutes) hosted by Naushira Pandya features guest speaker, Meenakshi Patel, and they discuss heart failure in older adults. This podcast includes a discussion on heart failure in older adults from a clinician's perspective as well as the challenges and strategies to manage this condition in medically complex older adults.
Care of Diabetes in Older Adults
This presentation (59:27 minutes) given by Naushira Pandya, professor and chair of the geriatrics department at Nova Southeastern University, discusses the care of diabetes and diabetes management in older adults. By the end of this lecture, learners will be able to: (1) understand the challenges of diabetes management; (2) review the impact of hypoglycemia and strategies to avoid it; (3) review glycemic goals and individualized approach to health status and co-morbidities; and (4) provide an update of pharmacological treatment including improving cardiovascular outcomes.
Medication Management
This presentation (14:39 minutes) given by Denise P. Kruszynski, clinical educator and trainer for the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program at Nova Southeastern University, discusses medication management designed to promote an age-friendly healthcare system. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) explain the 4M framework; and (2) understand how prescribing medications applies to establishing an age-friendly healthcare system.
Challenges for LGBT Seniors
This presentation (32:17 minutes) given by Ashley Stripling, Associate professor at NSU's College of Psychology and Director of NSU's Counseling Center for Older Adults, discusses the challenges that LGBT older adults face. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) recognize relevant population trends in LGBTQ older adults; (2) articulate unique challenges faced by LGBTQ older adults; and (3) mobilize participants to take action to improve the delivery of care and research for LGBTQ older adults.
Optimizing Oral Health in Older Adults: Relevance to Disease and Nutrition
This presentation (39:44 minutes) given by Melinda Luis and Ujwal Patel discusses how to optimize oral health in the older adult population.