English- Dysphagia (Swallowing Difficulty) and Aging: Caregiver Empowerment Series
This video (19:52 min) from the Pacific Islands Geriatric Education Center is designed to inform and empower caregivers about dysphagia. It discusses various tips and lifestyle changes to consider when trying to avoid dysphagia.
Source: JABSOM Geriatric Medicine, 2017.
https://geriatrics.jabsom.hawaii.edu/resources/
Non-ICU Delirium Screening- An Approach When There is No Guidelines
This webinar (47:48 mins) presented by Dr. Benjamin Kalivas from the Departments of Psychiatry and Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina discusses various approaches to delirium screening in non-ICU patients when there are no guidelines. The purpose of this webinar is to discuss the importance of non-ICU delirium screening, provide a systematic approach to implementing at the hospital, and review the Medical University of South Carolina's non-ICU delirium screening program. Dr. Kalivas also discusses delirium and what it looks like during COVID-19.
Geriatric Surgery Symposium
This link provides access to lectures presented at the John Hopkins Bayview Geriatric Surgery Symposium. The topics include: Introduction to Geriatric Surgery Program; Best Practices for an Efficient Geriatric Assessment; Lessons learned from a Geriatric Comprehensive Assessment; Sinai Abbreviated Geriatric Assessment; Q & A; Does a Geriatric Focused Evaluation Really Improve Outcomes?; Assessing/Improving Mobility Along the Consortium; The Effect Anesthesia on Cognitive Impairment; and Optimizing Recovery after Surgery in the Elderly.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Case Study
This case study presents information about post traumatic stress disorder in older adults. It is divided into different sections including the history, presentation and examination, diagnosis, case discussion, post traumatic stress disorder explained, take home points, and additional resources.
A Guide to Estate Planning
This article discusses the important questions and documents regarding estate planning in older adults. It also discusses what one should know about wills and trusts along with how trusts and estate lawyers can help in the planning process.
Source: Caring.com, 2023.
https://www.caring.com/caregivers/
What You Need to Know About Opioid Dependence in Older Patients
This presentation (36:20 minutes) given by Dr. Manu Thakral from the Kaiser Permanete Washington Health Research Institute discusses the epidemiology of the opioid crisis as well as how this translates into the geriatric patient. She also discusses the criteria for diagnosing someone with a substance use disorder and the special considerations for older patients. Finally, she reviews treatment guidelines and medications that providers can use to treat these disorders.
Source: Northwest Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center, 2018.
New Guidelines for Opioid Prescribing and What They Mean for Elders with Chronic Pain
This presentation (1:33:49) given by Dr. Manu Thakral from the Kaiser Permanete Washington Health Institute, describes what is known about the effectiveness and risks of long-term opioid therapy for chronic pain while focusing on older adult patients. She discusses how to determine when opioids should be initiated or continued for chronic pain and when they should be discontinued. Finally, Dr. Thakral ends her presentation by describing strategies that can be used to assess risk and address harm associated with opioid use. Presentation slides are able to be downloaded through the link.
Dementia and Multiple Chronic Conditions
This presentation (1:17:12) given by Dr. Amy Thomas from the VA Puget Sound Health Care System and University of Washington. Dr. Thomas discusses the prevalence of comorbidities commonly seen in patients living with dementia. She also describes the unique challenges of caring for patients with dementia and multiple chronic conditions. Finally, she identifies approaches to preventing complications and hospitalizations for patients living with dementia and multiple chronic conditions. Presentation slides are available to be downloaded through the link.
Frontline Tools: Delirium, Dementia, and Depression in Older Adults
This presentation (1:12:14) is given by Dr. Emily Trittschuh from the Geriatric Research and Education Center at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Trittschuh discusses and characterizes dementia, delirium, and depression. She identifies key similarities and differences between these clinical syndrome, their warning signs, and how to initiate diagnostic work-up.
Source: Northwest Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center, 2020.
Age-Friendly Care of Older Adults
This presentation (1:04:30) given by Dr. Katherine Bennett from the Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, University of Washington is part of the Winter 2020 NW Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center's Geriatric Health Care Series. Dr. Bennett describes the evolution of the Age-Friendly Health System movement. She also explains the four essential elements that comprise the “4Ms” framework of an Age-Friendly Health System. Finally, she describes tools that can be used to implement Age-Friendly Care in your organization.