Nutrition in Older Adults
This presentation (1:11:31) given by Dr. Marissa Black, Division of Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine, University of Washington is part of the NW GWEC's Geriatric Health Care Lecture Series for Winter 2020. Dr. Black discusses factors affecting nutritional and health status of older adults. She also discusses the nutrition assessment process and tools that can be used. Finally, she lists nutrition requirements in the aging population as well as practical interventions. Presentation slides are available for download through the link. (Presentation begins at 4:40 minutes).
Diagnosing, Preventing and Treating Frailty
This presentation (1:21:04) given by Dr. Jose M. Garcia from the Department of Medicine, VA Puget Sound Health Care System is part of the NW GWEC's Geriatric Health Care Lecture Series for Winter 2020. Dr. Garcia discusses the impact frailty can have on the well-being of the older adult, and how frailty can be prevented. He also describes what happens to you physically and psychologically as you get older and how it is related to frailty. Finally, he provides advice on how to prevent frailty, reverse it, or slow down its progression, with a particular focus on diet and physical activity.
Functional Assessment
This presentation (1:09:31) given by Dr. Barbara B. Cochrane from the University of Washington's School of Nursing is part fo the NW GWEC's Geriatric Health Care Lecture Series for Winter 2020. Dr. Cochrane explains the differences among activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, and physical performance. She also identifies ways that ADLs, IADLs, and physical performance can be assessed and whether the assessments are subjective or objective. Finally, she describes risk factors for and potential outcomes of functional decline in older adults.
Urinary Incontinence in the Elderly
This presentation (1:15:33) given by Dr. Jane Miller from the Department of Urology, University of Washington School of Medicine, is part of the Spring 2019 NW Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center's Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series. Dr. Miller discusses urinary incontinence issues unique to geriatric patients. She also differentiates between urge incontinence, stress incontinence, and overflow incontinence. Finally, Dr. Miller discusses incontinence management options in older adults. Presentation slides are available for download through the link.
An Orientation to Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids
This presentation (1:15:41) given by Dr. Michelle Quinn, a certified audiologist from Harborview Medical Center/University of Washington, discusses the importance and need of having hearing screened and/or tested as part of routine geriatric health maintenance in older adults. She also identifies and lists at least three factors that play into successful hearing aid use. Finally, Dr. Quinn identifies and explains how to implement ways to better communicate with patients who have hearing loss in clinic. Presentation slides are available for download through the link.
Suicide in Older Adults: "My Family Would Be Better Off Without Me"
This presentation (1:18:18) given by Drs. David Gruenewald, Nicole Terrence, and Elizabeth Vig dis part of 2019 Spring NW Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center's Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series describes the demographics of suicide in older adults, including risk factors for suicide. They also describe an approach to discern the reasons for an older patient’s desire to die. Finally, they define the distinction between a “rational” desire to die and suicidality. Presentation slides are available for download through the link. (Presentation begins at 4:18 minutes).
Depression in Older Adults
This presentation (1:22:22) given by Dr. Stephen Thielke from the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine, describes and characterizes the hallmark symptoms of major depression, and discusses the natural history of major depression in older adults. The main types of treatments for major depression in older adults are identified.. Finally, he describes the risk factors, warning signs, and suicide risk assessment. Presentation slides are available for download through the link. (Presentation begins at 2:55 minutes).
Overview of Dementia Diagnosis
This presentation (1:20:29) given by Dr. Angela Hanson from the Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, is part of the 2019 Winter NW Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center's Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: 1) discuss the importance of detecting early cognitive decline; 2) identify the steps for a cognitive evaluation and the criteria for the most common forms of dementia; and 3) describe what works to slow cognitive decline, including medications.
Driving and Dementia
This presentation (1:31:32) given by Dr. Kristoffer Rhoads, Department of Neurology, Harborview Medical Center and University of Washington School of Medicine, is part of the 2019 Winter NW Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center's Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series.
GeriaCasts
GeriaCasts, from the Iowa Geriatric Education Center, are video presentations on a wide variety of frequently requested topics in geriatrics, valuable for all who provide care for older adults. These YouTube videos are organized into different categories that you can explore, including person-centered care; palliative care and hospice care; and several dementia-related topics. Each video is approximately 1 hour long. The videos are free to access after registering an account through Canvas.
Source: Iowa Geriatric Education Center.