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.
Call for Applications: Interprofessional Expert Panel
Leveraging the IPEC Competency Framework to Transform Health Professions Education
Deadline extended to December 4, 2020!
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.
Functional Assessment
This presentation (1:09:31) given by Dr. Barbara B. Cochrane from the University of Washington's School of Nursing is part fo the NW GWEC's Geriatric Health Care Lecture Series for Winter 2020. Dr. Cochrane explains the differences among activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, and physical performance. She also identifies ways that ADLs, IADLs, and physical performance can be assessed and whether the assessments are subjective or objective. Finally, she describes risk factors for and potential outcomes of functional decline in older adults.
Urinary Incontinence in the Elderly
This presentation (1:15:33) given by Dr. Jane Miller from the Department of Urology, University of Washington School of Medicine, is part of the Spring 2019 NW Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center's Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series. Dr. Miller discusses urinary incontinence issues unique to geriatric patients. She also differentiates between urge incontinence, stress incontinence, and overflow incontinence. Finally, Dr. Miller discusses incontinence management options in older adults. Presentation slides are available for download through the link.