The Effect of Heat and Hurricane Disasters on the Elderly
This webinar (59:10 minutes) given by David Dosa discusses the impact of the change in weather has on the elderly. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) elaborate on the physiological impact of heat and hurricane emergencies on the elderly; (2) describe the comorbidities associated with increased risk; and (3) identify best practices around the country. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge.
End the Silence on Elder Abuse: What Health Professionals Need to Know
This webinar (36:11 minutes) given by Lidia Vognar discusses elder abuse. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) define elder abuse and differentiate among the different types of elder abuse; (2) identify risk factors for elder abuse; (3) become familiar with screening tools for elder abuse; and (4) become familiar with general reporting procedures. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge.
Avoiding Adverse Drug Events in Seniors: A Workshop to Improve Prescribing at Hospital Discharge
This webinar (1:41:20 minutes) given by Julio Defillo-Draiby, Liz Goldberg, Lynn McNicoll, and Camille Vaughan discusses how to avoid adverse drug events in older adults. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) develop individual strategies & system improvements to enhance patient safety through safe prescribing practices; (2) identify errors & hazards in care by understanding best practices in prescribing to older adults; and (3) acquire knowledge to avoid pitfalls in prescribing in commonly encountered clinical scenarios.
Sleep Disorders in Older Adults
This webinar (48:07 minutes) given by Julio Defillo-Draiby discusses sleep disturbances and hypnotic use in older adults. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) describe the epidemiology of sleep disturbances; (2) discuss mechanisms that underlie sleep disturbances; and (3) review management of sleep disturbances, including hypnotic use. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge.
Sexual Health in Older Adults
This webinar (54:56 minutes) given by Joanne Wilkinson and Charles R. Rardin discusses sexual health in older adults. Joanne Wilkinson's part of the webinar looks at the subject from a primary care perspective and Charles R. Radin's part of the webinar discusses sexual health in older women.
Cancer Screening in Elderhood
This webinar (49:45 minutes) given by Carolina Fonseca-Valencia discusses how to approach and what to consider when it comes to cancer screening in older adults. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) define the importance of cancer screening in older adults; (2) provide a framework on assessing the overall health of older adults; (3) review current guidelines on cancer screening for older adults; and (4) discuss the importance of shared decision making. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge.
Research and Reflections on Making Healthcare Safer for Older Adults Coming Home from the Hospital
This webinar (54:16 minutes) given by Alicia I. Arbaje discusses how to implement important transitional care programs to improve hospital to home transitions for older adults. By the end of the webinar, learners should be able to: (1) describe the importance of transitional care for older adults; (2) identify barriers to safe transitions; and (3) review stakeholder-developed strategies for safe care transitions. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge. (Webinar starts at 2:55 minutes.)
Community and Clinical Issues
This webinar (1:01:13 minutes) given by Phillip G. Clark, Ashara Edwards, and Seth M. Keller discusses community and clinical aspects of dementia identification and diagnosis. Provision of medical and social supports and the importance of interprofessional collaboration are also included in the discussion. Slides are available to download on the link. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge. (Webinar starts at 4:17 minutes.)
Identifying and Responding to Dementia
This webinar (1:00:21 minutes) given by Thomas Buckley and Kathy Service discusses how to identify prevalence, onset, types of dementia, and common co-morbidities among adults with a life long intellectual disabilities. Service needs and ways to respond to dementia are also included in the discussion. Slides are available to download on the link. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge. (Webinar starts at 5:00 minutes.)
Introduction to Lifelong Intellectual Disabilities
This webinar (1:02:02 minutes) given by Edward F. Ansello and Matthew P. Janicki discusses an overview of lifelong intellectual disabilities with the field of geriatrics. The critical differences between older adults aged 50 and over and mid-life adults is also included in the discussion. Slides are available to download on the link. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge. (Webinar starts at 5:05 minutes.)