Guidance on returning to classroom/lab during COVID-19
Following are new American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) guidelines for physical therapy education programs during this COVID-19 period and potentially beyond. These guidelines may also be relevant for other health education leaders.
The docs are included at: https://www.acapt.org/news/news-detail/2020/04/29/acapt's-response-to-the-covid-19-new-normal and cover:
The Use of Technology to Engage Persons with Dementia
This webinar (1.5 hrs) describes various technology and how it can improve the quality of life of older adults. It also discusses how to integrate these different technologies in the care of people living with dementia. Finally, the presenters discuss how to measure the impact and outcomes of the use of technology in older adult patients. Voice-narrated slides and the slides and text of the presentation are available.
Source: Mental Health and Aging Training Initiative, 2017.
Personality Disorders and Aging
This webinar (1.03 hrs) by Dr. Lindsey Slaughter discusses the importance of understanding personality disorders and how staff can effectively work with individuals affected by them. Challenges in the diagnosis and management are discussed. Narrated slides as well as the slides are available for download. A list of resources and answers to questions posed during the webinar are available.
Source: Mental Health and Aging Training Initiative, 2014.
https://worldeventsforum.net/mhati/
Best Practices for Medication Management of Dementia-Related Behaviors
This webinar (1:15 hrs) by Drs. Lyons Hardy and Adam Rosenblatt discusses medication options and safety considerations in the management of dementia-related behaviors. They also discuss safety considerations when using medications to manage dementia-related behaviors. Current research is reviewed along with case studies illustrating the use of medications for challenging behaviors in dementia patients. Narrated slides as well as the slides along text of the presentation are available.
Source: Mental Health and Aging Training Initiative, 2017.
Opioid Use in Older Adults: The Double-Edged Sword
This webinar (1:28 hrs) by Drs. Ericka Crouse, Laura Morgan, and Jennifer Inker views physiological changes that may occur in older adults through opioid therapy. After watching this lecture, viewers are able to select the appropriate opioid therapy for older adults and discuss opioid misuse and management of opioid use disorder in older adults. Narrated slides as well as slides along with test of the presentationa are available for download. Questions posed during the webinar are answered on the site.
Source: Mental Health and Aging Training Initiative, 2018.
Disaster Planning Toolkit for People Living with Dementia
This toolkit is written to help people living with dementia, their family members, and their caregivers understand what to expect in the event of a disaster and how to prepare for it. The toolkit includes tip sheets and checklists covering topics such as planning for a disaster, important contacts, emergency supplies checklist, my medical conditions and care needs, and disaster planning tips for people living alone with dementia.
Source: National Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center, 2018.
Tools for Screening, Identification, Referral, and Care Planning for People With Alzheimer’s Disease and Their Caregivers
This report describes screening tools that can be administered by people without clinical training to screen for Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. It also includes a needs assessment and referral tools that are available for use.
Source: RTI International, 2015.
https://www.rti.org/
Erectile Dysfunction in the Older Patient
This handout discusses the causes, evaluation, and treatment of erectile dysfunction in older men.
Elder Abuse: Warning Signs
This handout describes the types and warning signs of elder abuse, and discusses caregiver concerns. Resources and references are provided.
Elder Abuse: Clinician Reporting
This handout discusses clinician reporting guidelines regarding elder abuse. It also provides elder abuse resources and screening tools.