Preventing Dementia Behaviors Part I
This presentation (1:01:34 minutes) by Aida Wen discusses non-medication strategies for preventing dementia behaviors. Topics discussed include: (1) Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs; (2) practical approaches (connect in 3 ways; ABC approach; and 3 P's); (3) addressing physical needs; (4) addressing safety needs; and (5) discuss challenging scenarios. Slides are available for download. (Presentation starts at 3:11 minutes.)
Source: John A. Burns School of Medicine, 2021.
Managing a Dementia Behavior Crisis
This presentation (59:49 minutes) by Aida Wen discusses how to manage a dementia behavior crisis. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) know how to recognize delirium; (2) know how to recognize psychosis; (3) be able to describe behaviors accurately; (4) consider possible underlying causes; (5) assess for other triggers; (6) learn basic tools of crisis intervention; and (7) try helpful communication approaches. Slides are available for download. (Presentation starts at 7:20 minutes.)
Source: John A. Burns School of Medicine, 2021.
Challenging Behaviors in Dementia Care: Recognizing Unmet Needs
This presentation (1:03:19 minutes) by Dorothy A. Colby discusses challenging behaviors in people living with dementia and what is underneath it. Topics discussed are: (1) what are challenging behaviors?; (2) what makes these situations happen?; (3) 10 human unmet needs; (4) it's all about the amygdala; (5) visual, verbal, and touch connections; and (6) looking at our role and needs. (Presentation starts at 2:25 minutes.)
Source: John A. Burns School of Medicine, Department of Geriatric Medicine, 2022
Normal Aging
This learning module focuses on aging and what older adults can expect to experience changes in. Changes that older adults experience and are discussed in this course include: (1) muscle mass; (2) vision; (3) hearing; (4) taste and smell; (5) cognition; (6) sleep patterns; and (7) metabolism. The module is also available in Spanish.
Source: CATCH-ON, 2022
https://catch-on.org/oaf-home/oaf-online-education/online-modules/menu-of-video-modules/
4Ms of Age-Friendly Health Care: Dementia
This learning module discusses dementia. By the end of the module, learners should be able to know: (1) what dementia is; (2) how dementia is different than just "getting older"; (3) how the brain works; (4) the kinds of memory problems people with dementia have; and (5) how to talk with someone who has dementia.
Source: CATCH-ON, 2022
https://catch-on.org/oaf-home/oaf-online-education/online-modules/menu-of-video-modules/
4Ms of Age-Friendly Health Care: Depression
This learning module discusses depression. By the end of the module, learners should be able to know: (1) symptoms of different kinds of depression; (2) how common depression is; (3) risk for depression and suicide; and (4) treatment options for depression in older adults.
Source: CATCH-ON, 2022
https://catch-on.org/oaf-home/oaf-online-education/online-modules/menu-of-video-modules/
4Ms of Age-Friendly Health Care: Mobility
This learning module discusses the importances of helping older adults stay active. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to know: (1) what mobility means; (2) the benefits of an active life for older adults; (3) problems that happen when adults can no longer move freely; and (4) ways to avoid falls and injuries.
Source: CATCH-ON, 2022
https://catch-on.org/oaf-home/oaf-online-education/online-modules/menu-of-video-modules/
Sleep Quality of the Older Adult
Nearly 40% of older adults report difficulty falling asleep and 30% experience nighttime awakening. Participate in this module to better understand age-related sleep changes and common types of sleep disorders in older adults. Learners will learn to assess sleep problems, utilize diagnostic testing and manage common sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea, sleep movement disorders, circadian rhythm sleep disorders and REM sleep behavior disorders.
The Process of Aging
People are living longer and it is imperative that healthcare providers understand the aging process. Participate in this module to learn about the current theories about the physiologic process of aging, understand the effects of aging on major organ systems and differentiate normal aging from pathology.
Geriatric Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
The pillars of preventative geriatric care include screening, counseling and immunizations. Participate in this module to learn about national guideline recommendations for screening older adults, screening special populations, such as veterans, and strategies for counseling older adults about nutrition, exercise, and social connectivity. Learn which immunizations are recommended for older adults and what preventative services are available.