Elder Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation in Primary care
This presentation (1:31:15 minutes) given by Kris Fredrickson discusses the different aspects of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) discuss the definition of vulnerable adult and the role of Adult Protective Services; (2) identify the type of abuse, neglect, and exploitation and the prevalence; (3) identify risk factors and abuser profiles; (4) discuss professional responsibility of mandated reporters and how to report; and (5) explain interventions available for older adults experiencing abuse, neglect or exploitation.
Common Skin Lesions in Older Adults
This presentation (1:02:45 minutes) given by Sarah Matthews discusses common skin lesions in older adults. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) review skin changes related to aging; (2) discuss common benign skin lesions; and (3) differentiate various premalignant and malignant skin lesions. Presentation slides are available to download on the link. (Presentation starts at 1:10 minutes.)
Anemia in Older Adults
This lecture (1:09:37 minutes) given by Mengru "Ruru" Wang discusses anemia and the older adult population. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) describe the implications of anemia in older adults; (2) describe common etiologies of anemia in older adults; (3) develop a framework to evaluate anemia in older adults; and (4) develop a framework to treat and monitor on iron deficiency and B12 deficiency anemia. Presentation slides are available to download on the link. (Presentation starts at 1:17 minutes)
Caring for Diverse Older Adults in Primary Care
This lecture (1:09:34 minutes) given by Gina Kang and Gina Kim discusses how to care for a diverse older adult population, specifically focusing on racial and ethnic diversity. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) identify common challenges and barriers to providing care for a diverse older adult population; (2) describe the association of social determinants of health and health outcomes for this population; and (3) discuss strategies and tools that may be utilized to address these barriers in the primary care setting.
Clinical Prevention in Older Adults
This lecture (1:13:02 minutes) given by Amy Wilkerson and Cindy Burdick discusses clinical prevention in older adults. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) understand a framework for prevention and apply to older adults; (2) learn where to go for prevention recommendations for older adults; (3) learn some key concepts in what makes prevention different in older adults and how to apply these; and (4) apply 'Two Experts Model' of Shared Decision Making. Presentation slides are available to download on the link. (Presentation starts at 2:00 minutes)
Mobility in an Age Friendly Health System
This lecture (59:55 minutes) given by Dr. Andrea Schwartz discusses mobility specifically in an age friendly health system. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) describe how mobility relates to each of the 4Ms of an Age Friendly Health System initiative including Mind, Medications, and What Matters; (2) list examples of and evidence based tools for Assessing and Acting On Mobility in an Age Friendly Health System; and (3) identify opportunities to address mobility and Age Friendly principles in your clinical care.
Age Friendly Health Systems "What Matters Most"
This lecture (1:00:20 minutes) given by Rosemary Browne discusses age friendly health systems and one of the 4Ms "What Matters." By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) briefly restate history and development of the Age-Friendly Health Systems Framework -- the 4Ms of Age-Friendly care; (2) explain the concept of "What Matters Most" -- and how it guides all decisions involving older adults; (3) identify the main domains of "what matters most" and different ways to categorize them; (4) describe the interdisciplinary nature of "what matters most"; and (5) discuss ways to in
Mental Health for the Geriatric Patient 101
This lecture (50:21 minutes) given by Shaun Chatelain and Allison Peet discusses mental health in geriatric patients. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) understand the concepts underlying geriatric mental health care; (2) review mental health as part of the comprehensive geriatric assessment; and (3) understand pharmacotherapy and non-pharmacologic management.
Source: Arizona Center on Aging, 2025
Deprescribing in an Era of Polypharmacy: Guidelines, Providers, and Patients
This lecture (51:31 minutes) given by Dr. Lori Martin-Plank discusses deprescribing during an era of polypharmacy including themes such as guidelines, providers, and patients. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) recognize the contribution of clinical guidelines, healthcare providers, and patients/families in the proliferation of polypharmacy in older adults; (2) list three barriers to deprescribing in older adults; and (3) identify three resources for safe and successful deprescribing in older adults.
Source: Arizona Center on Aging, 2025
Optimizing Your Home Telehealth Visit
This lecture (48:25 minutes) given by Dr. Kimberly Shea discusses how to optimize your home telehealth visit. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to discuss: (1) telehealth advantages to improving patient care while always seeking to improve the quality and delivery of healthcare; (2) domains to consider for a comprehensive assessment; (3) opportunities to improve personalized care when using telehealth; and (4) Application of Comprehensive Patient Assessment for using Telehealth in the Home (CPATH) domains.
Source: Arizona Center on Aging, 2025