POLST and COVID-19
This web page from the National POLST lists resources and tools relevant to COVID-19 and care planning. POLST involves a decision-making process with resulting medical orders which are intended for patients considered to be at risk for a life-threatening clinical event. Resources for health professionals and facilities, nursing homes, and patients are included.
Source: National POLST, 2020.
https://polst.org/
COVID-19 Resources: Care of Older Adults
This web page from the IHI contains a list of national resources that provide updated information on COVID-19 and older adults. Resources on age-friendly health systems, advanced care planning, national guidelines, and teleheath are included.
Source: Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), 2020.
https://www.ihi.org/Topics/COVID-19/Pages/default.aspx
Alcohol and Falls
This handout discusses alcohol use in older adults and its relationship to falls. It outlines how many drinks an older adult should consume while discussing the definition of one drink in different aspects.
Canes
This handout discusses the various types of canes and how to use them. It also explains the proper fit of a cane.
Changes with Aging
This handout discusses common changes that occur with aging that are not caused by illnesses. Each change listed has a description regarding what those changes look like in older adults.
Depression in Alzheimer's Disease
This handout describes the signs of depression in older adult patients with Alzheimer's disease. It also discusses how to help people with this depression.
Making the Most of a Doctor Visit
This handout provides tips on what to bring and what to ask at a doctor visit.
Geriatric Pharmacy Curriculum Guide
This curriculum guide is designed to prepare pharmacy students and pharmacists with the education needed to care for older adults. This third edition of the guide links foundational geriatric principles of care necessary for pharmacy students with the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy CAPE (Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Education) Outcomes and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education’s Accreditation Standards and Guidelines.
Source: American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, 2021.
Conversations in IPE: Virtual Simulations with Standardized Patients (SPs)
Join the Texas IPE Consortium as we continue to look for opportunities to advance IPE through this pandemic period.
Registration Link: https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/TexasIPEConsortium/content/Events.aspx
Honoring Last Wishes in Persons with Dementia
This handout reviews the different documents and conversations to have with caregivers and families early in a dementia diagnosis. It also discusses the various treatment choices for end-of-life care.