Dementia and Multiple Chronic Conditions
This presentation (1:17:12) given by Dr. Amy Thomas from the VA Puget Sound Health Care System and University of Washington. Dr. Thomas discusses the prevalence of comorbidities commonly seen in patients living with dementia. She also describes the unique challenges of caring for patients with dementia and multiple chronic conditions. Finally, she identifies approaches to preventing complications and hospitalizations for patients living with dementia and multiple chronic conditions. Presentation slides are available to be downloaded through the link.
Frontline Tools: Delirium, Dementia, and Depression in Older Adults
This presentation (1:12:14) is given by Dr. Emily Trittschuh from the Geriatric Research and Education Center at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Trittschuh discusses and characterizes dementia, delirium, and depression. She identifies key similarities and differences between these clinical syndrome, their warning signs, and how to initiate diagnostic work-up.
Source: Northwest Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center, 2020.
Age-Friendly Care of Older Adults
This presentation (1:04:30) given by Dr. Katherine Bennett from the Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, University of Washington is part of the Winter 2020 NW Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center's Geriatric Health Care Series. Dr. Bennett describes the evolution of the Age-Friendly Health System movement. She also explains the four essential elements that comprise the “4Ms” framework of an Age-Friendly Health System. Finally, she describes tools that can be used to implement Age-Friendly Care in your organization.
Footcare Essentials for Older Adults
This presentation (53:34 minutes) given by Dr. Kim Felder from the Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Healthcare System is part of the NW GWEC's Geriatric Health Care Lecture Series for Winter 2020. Dr. Fleder discusses and identifies common conditions of the feet in older adults. She also describes presenting symptoms, potential causes, diagnostic methods and treatment plans related to foot problems. Finally, she describes the role of the multidisciplinary team in referring patients with foot problems to appropriate specialists. Presentation slides are available for download through the link.
Older Women's Health
This presentation (1:15:08) given by Dr. Barbara Cochrane from the University of Washington School of Nursing is part of the NW GWEC's Geriatric Health Care Lecture Series for Winter 2020. Dr. Cochrane describes the various contexts of older women’s lives that influence their health. She also identifies biological and age-related changes that impact healthy aging in women. Finally, she discusses considerations for clinical encounters with older women, including recommendations for making lifestyle changes and promoting health.
SBIRT+
This course from the Iowa Geriatric Education Center covers Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT). The primary goal of SBIRT is to identify and effectively intervene with those who are at moderate or high risk for psychosocial or health care problems related to their substance use. SBIRT Plus (+) addresses the special needs and characteristics of older adults. In addition, it helps improve the understanding of alcohol and drug use later in life.
Source: Iowa Geriatric Education Center.
IA-ADAPT: Improving Antipsychotic Appropriateness in Dementia Patients
This course from the Iowa Geriatric Education Center covers IA-ADAPT (Improving Antipsychotic Appropriateness in Dementia Patients), which includes information and resources to help clinicians, providers, and consumer better understand how to manage problem behaviors and psychosis in people with dementia using evidence-based approaches. This includes brief lectures, written content, quick reference guides for clinicians and providers, and information for families or patients on the risks and benefits of antipsychotics for people with dementia.
Geriatric Consult Service Curriculum
This curriculum from the Iowa Geriatric Education Center was developed for Internal Medicine residents working on the inpatient Geriatric Consult Service at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as part of their geriatric rotation. The modules in this course will be useful to all physicians, residents, and students who provide or who will provide primary care to older adults.
Dementia Training to Promote Involvement in Meaningful Activities
This training program from the Iowa Geriatric Education Center aims to increase the skills and abilities of those who work with older adults with dementia in long-term care settings. The training addresses recognizing unmet activity needs among persons with dementia, applying appropriate activity assessment methods, adjusting care routines to incldude enjoyable activities, and monitoring outcomes related to activity involvement. You can take this training program as an individual, or your facility can offer it in a group setting.
Dementia and Challenging Behaviors
The Dementia and Challenging Behavior training program from the Iowa Geriatric Education Center (IGEC) was designed specifically for use by long-term care facilities to train their staff on how to better address the needs of persons with dementia. This intensive 8-hour program is presented in 8 units to allow learners to divide the training into smaller pieces that they can do in a limited amount of time. It has 2 audio presentations with slides and 6 interactive lessons with real-life stories. Each unit also includes printable handouts.