The POLST Form: An Advance Directive Order
This presentation (1:15:45 minutes) given by Wayne McCormick discusses the history and research of the POLST form. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to understand the benefits, limitations, and evolution of POLST. Presentation slides are available for download on the link.
Creating Age-Friendly Health Systems
This learning module is about creating age-friendly health systems.
HSC Health: High-Risk Medications
This learning module addresses the characteristics of medications that are high-risk and how to mitigate those risks for older adult patients. By the end of this modules, learners should be able to: (1) review the characteristics of a 'high-risk' medication; (2) list medication groups considered high-risk for the older adult; (3) apply age-friendly framework to patient-centered prescribing and deprescribing; and (4) review the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) measure for high-risk medication in the elderly.
Identifying Fall Risk Post COVID-19
This webinar (38:30 minutes) given by Jessica Garvey discusses how to identify patients that may have become deconditioned because of the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end of the webinar, learners should be able to: (1) review aging and health statistics; (2) review literature related to COVID-19 quarantine and isolation have had on health; and (3) identify individual at risk of falls and how to make a referral to home health. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge. (Webinar starts at 2:10 minutes)
Assessing the Home and Fall Risk During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This webinar (1:11:54 minutes) given by Justin Oakley discusses how to assess home and fall risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) describe techniques to successfully age in place; (2) identify potential falls risk in both remote and in-person settings; and (3) discuss community resources available for individuals at risk of falling. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge. (Webinar starts at 2:38 minutes.)
Conversation Starters for Community Mental Health Workers: Assessing the Mental Health Need of Older Adults
This webinar (55:37 minutes) given by Marcia Liss and Deborah M. Robitaille discusses how to talk to older adults about mental health. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) discuss how to effectively communicate with older adults regarding their mental health; (2) describe how to complete an assessment in the community versus in the office; and (3) identify stigma associated with mental health treatment by older adults in general, especially those from minority backgrounds. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge.
Mental Health and Aging 101
This webinar (47:45 minutes) given Cindy B. Woolverton discusses mental health related to aging. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) review mental health concerns observed in older adults; (2) recognize mental health disorders and common symptoms; (3) recognize the negative impacts of aging stereotypes; (4) identify ways to promote emotional health; and (5) discuss mental health during pandemic. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge. (Webinar starts at 2:30 minutes.)
Mental Health and Social Determinants of Health in an Older Adult Population
This webinar (1:05:26 minutes) given by Diane Cocozza Martins discusses mental health and social determinants of health with older adults. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) describe mental health concerns related to social determinants of health (SDOG) for older adults; (2) examine the SDOG's impact on older adult's mental health; and (3) discuss strategies for community health workers to address mental health concerns with older adults. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge.
A Discussion of Recent Evidence for Lifestyle Risk Factors for Dementia
This video (1:26:39 minutes) is a presentation given by Jonathan Drake in which he discusses lifestyle risk factors for dementia. Main points of the presentation includes: (1) defining Alzheimer's disease and dementia; (2) the evolving science of Alzheimer's disease; (3) why white matter of the brain matters (blood vessels and inflammation); (4) vascular risk factors and dementia risk; (5) multifactorial risk and the science of aging; and (6) the optimism within this field of research.
Understanding the Different Types of Dementia and Best Approaches
This webinar (50:21 minutes) given by Joan F. Wright discusses different types of dementia and the best approaches to them. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) identify what dementia is and the most common forms of dementia; (2) describe various diagnostic approaches and the value of a definitive diagnosis; and (3) identify unique approaches to different dementias for caregivers. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge. (Webinar starts at 3:20 minutes.)