Growing Older with a Smile- Promoting Oral Health for Older Adults
This webinar from Dr. Steve Shuman (University of Minnesota School of Dentistry) and Andie Kyros (Oral Health America) reviews key oral health concerns for older adults, connections between oral and systemic health, and potential barriers to dental care for older adults, as well as resources to address them. The webinar and its handouts are free to access for Minnesota Gerontological Society members. Non-members are required to pay a $15 fee.
Teach Curriculum- Geriatric Oral Health
Smiles for Life has developed materials to help educators implement the curriculum into an academic setting. Each of the eight 45 minute presentations can be downloaded, complete with annotated presenter notes, companion videos, PDFs of the Implementation Guide, ACGME formatted Educational Objectives, Test Questions, and a listing of high quality Resources designed to serve as a base for oral health training. Course 8 is specific to Geriatric Oral Health. It is required to register a free account to access the curriculum.
Seniors and Oral Health
This web page from the Minnesota Dental Association shares information and resources for older adults their caregivers related to the importance of keeping teeth and gum tissues clean and healthy as we age. In addition, a comprehensive video series and companion workbook from the Minnesota Department of Health and the University of Minnesota's Oral Health Services for Older Adults Program are included, which focus on providing oral care in long-term care environments.
Managing Multicomplexity in the Homebound Patient
This online course from the Home Centered Care Institute presents a model for treating patients with four of the more common chronic diseases found in the home-based primary care (HBPC) patient population: diabetes, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and chronic kidney disease. Medication management and challenges faced by caregivers are also discussed. This course is intended for primary care providers working with homebound patients with multiple chronic diseases. Estimated time to complete module is 30 minutes. The course is free to access through 2020.
Adults Over 60- Your Dental Health
This web page from the American Dental Association provides information related to oral health for people ages 60 and up. Some topics include healthy habits, nutrition tips, dry mouth, dentures, implants, medications, diabetes, cancer, smoking, and gum disease.
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Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Pain Management
This presentation (1:17:04) given by Dr. John A. Drew Sturgeon from the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, is part of the NW GWEC's Geriatric Health Care Lecture Series for Winter 2020. Dr. Drew Sturgeon reviews research regarding evidence-based psychological approaches for pain management in older adults. He also describes mechanisms of effective non-pharmacologic pain management in older adults.
Prescribing Quality in Older Adults
This presentation (1:13:52) given by Dr. Zachary Marcum from the School of Pharmacy/University of Washington is part of the NW GWEC's Geriatric Health Care Lecture Series for Winter 2020. Dr. Marcum describes the factors that increase the risk of medication non-adherence in older adults. He also identifies health policy initiatives, including quality measures, related to medication adherence in older adults. Finally, he suggests areas for future research to improve medication adherence in older adults. Presentation slides are available for download through the link.
Nutrition in Older Adults
This presentation (1:11:31) given by Dr. Marissa Black, Division of Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine, University of Washington is part of the NW GWEC's Geriatric Health Care Lecture Series for Winter 2020. Dr. Black discusses factors affecting nutritional and health status of older adults. She also discusses the nutrition assessment process and tools that can be used. Finally, she lists nutrition requirements in the aging population as well as practical interventions. Presentation slides are available for download through the link. (Presentation begins at 4:40 minutes).
Diagnosing, Preventing and Treating Frailty
This presentation (1:21:04) given by Dr. Jose M. Garcia from the Department of Medicine, VA Puget Sound Health Care System is part of the NW GWEC's Geriatric Health Care Lecture Series for Winter 2020. Dr. Garcia discusses the impact frailty can have on the well-being of the older adult, and how frailty can be prevented. He also describes what happens to you physically and psychologically as you get older and how it is related to frailty. Finally, he provides advice on how to prevent frailty, reverse it, or slow down its progression, with a particular focus on diet and physical activity.