Practical Solutions Using Telehealth for Older Adults in Community Based and Outpatient Settings
This webinar (59:23 minutes) from the American Geriatrics Society focuses on practical suggestions and strategies for utilizing telehealth platforms in the home and ambulatory settings. Principles of triage, pre-screening for scheduled home based and ambulatory visits, and recommendations for optimizing efficient use of this modality are addressed. Knowledge gained through the rapid expansion of the use of telemedicine in these settings by two major health systems during the COVID-19 pandemic is shared. The webinar is free to access after creating a free account on the AGS website.
Alzheimer's Association Training and Education Center
The Training and Education Center from the Alzheimer's Association offers a number of online dementia courses that are free to access after creating a free account. Course titles are listed, and you can use search filters to find courses you are interested in. There are three courses available in Spanish.
Source: Alzheimer's Association.
https://www.alz.org/
10 Ways to Love Your Brain
This tip sheet from the Alzheimer's Association offers 10 ways to adopt lifestyle habits that may reduce the risk for cognitive decline.
Source: Alzheimer's Association.
https://www.alz.org/
Stay Physically Active
This tip sheet from the Alzheimer's Association describes how physical activity is associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline, and and it lists examples of ways to stay active and how to prevent falls while being active. Tips for maintaining heart health are also included.
Source: Alzheimer's Association.
https://www.alz.org/
Adopt a Healthy Diet
This tip sheet from the Alzheimer's Association describes the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and Mediterranean diet that may have benefits for cognitive health.
Source: Alzheimer's Association.
https://www.alz.org/
Stay Mentally and Socially Active
This tip sheet from the Alzheimer's Association describes how staying mentally and socially active can improve brain health. Suggestions for mental and social activities are included.
Source: Alzheimer's Association.
https://www.alz.org/
Just Diagnosed (Alzheimer's Disease)
This web page from the Alzheimer's Association discusses the emotions felt after a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and how to take care of an individual's emotional needs. Questions to ask the doctor after the diagnosis are included. Support group referrals and other relevant resources are linked.
Source: Alzheimer's Association.
https://www.alz.org/
MyPlate for Older Adults (graphic)
This infographic describes the types of foods that fit into a healthy, well-balanced diet for older adults. MyPlate for Older Adults corresponds with the federal goverment's 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Source: HNRCA at Tufts and AARP Foundation, 2015.
https://hnrca.tufts.edu/myplate
Shopping tips and recipes
This web page provides shopping and food preparation tips that address the special needs of aging bodies. Recipes and instructions for a few practical meals are included.
Source: HNRCA at Tufts and AARP Foundation.
https://hnrca.tufts.edu/myplate
Insights to Improve Communication and Care Transitions in PALTC
This presentation (58:06 mins) by Drs. Whitney Haseman and Timothy Farrell from the University of Utah Geriatric Consortium discusses various strategies and ways to improve communication between caregivers and patients in PALTC facilities. A case study regarding the importance of communication in care transitions is provided. The last 15 minutes of the presentation is alloted for questions and comments from the audience.
Source: Utah Geriatric Education Consortium: Age-Friendly ECHO, 2019.