2023 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures
2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures is a statistical resource for U.S. data related to Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia. Background and context for interpretation of the data are contained in the overview. Additional sections address prevalence, mortality and morbidity, caregiving and use and costs of health care, long-term care and hospice. A Special Report discusses Alzheimer's detection in the primary care setting.
Source: Alzheimer's Association, 2023.
Let's Talk About Dementia
This lecture (29:19 minutes) sponsored by the South Florida Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program at Nova Southeastern University is given by Dayne DuVall, a nationally-certified Alzheimer's educator, who describes Alzheimer's disease and dementia in various contexts. By the end of this lecture learners will understand: (1) what is dementia; (2) how to identify dementia; and (3) dementia treatments and care. (Presentation slides are available as a PDF).
Source: South Florida Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program at Nova Southeastern University, 2021.
Communication Strategies in Dementia Care
This lecture (52:32 minutes) given by Dayne DuVall, a nationally-certified Alzheimer's educator, discusses various communication strategies to use when caring for someone with dementia. By the end of this lecture, learners will understand: (1) strategies for communicating; (2) non-verbal communication; and (3) understanding "behaviors." (Presentation slides are available as a PDF).
Source: South Florida Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program at Nova Southeastern University, 2021.
Sleep and Dementia Part 1
This lecture (10:54 minutes) given by Dr. Sweta Tewary, Assistant Professor in the Department of Geriatrics at Nova-Southeastern University, discusses sleep and dementia. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) describe the importance of sleep in older adults among persons with dementia; and (2) understand how sleep works as we age. (Presentation slides are available as a PDF).
Source: South Florida Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program at Nova Southeastern University, 2021.
Sleep and Dementia Part 2
This lecture (16:41 minutes) given by Dr. Sweta Tewary, Assistant Professor in the Department of Geriatrics at Nova Southeastern University, discusses sleep and dementia in older adults. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) understand methods to improve sleep; and (2) summarize caregiver sleep study results. (Presentation slides are available as a PDF).
Source: South Florida Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program at Nova Southeastern University, 2021.
Deprescribing/Appropriate Prescribing Module
This lecture (41:58 minutes) given by Andrea Levin, PharmD, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy, discusses safe medication use in older adults in order to maximize therapeutic benefit and reduce polypharmacy and adverse drug events. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) describe the purpose of Beers Criteria; (2) describe the problems resulting from polypharmacy (e.g.
Telehealth and Telemedicine Part 1
This lecture (11:42 minutes) given by Drs. Steve Bronsburg, Arif M. Rana, and Michael Y. Shen is the first part to two-part series on telehealth and telemedicine sponsored by the South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program at Nova Southeastern University. Part 1 discusses the current state telehealth and telemedicine and how it is used in various setting.
Telehealth and Telemedicine Part 2
This lecture (29:55 minutes) given by Drs. Steve Bronsburg, Arif M. Rana, and Michael Y. Shen is the second part to the lecture "Telehealth and Telemedicine" which is sponsored by the South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program at Nova Southeastern University. The presentation discusses the current state telehealth and telemedicine and how it is used in various settings.
Impact of Chronic Conditions on Eye Health
This lecture (36:21 minutes) is presented by Dr. So Yeon Sharon Lee, Assistant Professor in the College of Optometry and Chief of Low Vision and Geriatric Service at Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Lee discusses the impact of chronic health conditions on eyes in the elderly population. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) identify common causes of vision loss in elderly; (2) describe the effect of chronic use of systemic medications on eyes; (3) understand blindness and visual impairment; and (4) describe the impacts of vision loss.
Family Caregiving for Diverse Elders Resource Hub
The Diverse Elders Coalition has created a resource hub containing a new training curriculum for healthcare and social services providers. This curriculum will identify and address caregiving challenges faced by communities of color, LGBT communities, and American Indian/Alaska Native communities and offer tips and tools for providers looking to better serve diverse family caregivers and older adults. Free online trainings are available for organizations and community members to learn best practices in caregiving.
Source: Diverse Elders Coalition, 2021.