The Whisper Test
This video (2:18 minutes) describes the whisper test for older adults. The whisper test is a simple and accurate screening test to detect hearing impairment. The administration of this test takes one to two minutes. The Whisper Test is also utilized in Medicare AWV+ Visits as a way to identify potential hearing loss or issues and refer patients to audiology services to ensure independence and optimal aging.
Source: UCSF Division of Geriatrics, Optimizing Aging Collaborative, 2017
Dementia and High Risk Surgery
You have a patient with dementia severe enough that she cannot recognize relatives. She falls and breaks her hip. Should she have an operation, and risk the pain, potential complications, and attendant delirium associated with the operation? Should she be treated non-operatively, with aggressive symptom management? A huge part of this decision rests on (1) her previously stated wishes, values, and goals (prior to the onset of dementia); and (2) the outcomes of surgery for patients with dementia.
The Society of Student Run Free Clinics conference
Abstracts will be accepted from March 3 – May 1, 2023.
Further information about conference registration to come! Check the conference web page for more information.
New Resources from OHNEP: Interprofessional Oral Health Clinical Education Guides
OHNEP has developed three innovative interprofessional oral health experiences for students across health professions. These model oral health simulation and live clinical experiences are designed to operationalize the IPEC Core Competencies while building oral-systemic competencies.
Annual Wellness Exam
This video (6:12 minutes) by Lisa Gibbs discusses how to incorporate the Annual Wellness exam in practice. She also provides information on why it is beneficial to a provider and their patients short and long term.
Source: University of California Irvine School of Medicine, GWEP, 2019
https://www.familymed.uci.edu/geriatrics/GWEP/training-tools.asp
Dementia Friends
This Dementia Friends information session included participants from many health science professions, educators, students, and family caregivers. The Champion trainer was Colleen Fritsch, a volunteer Master Trainer for Dementia Friends, who is skilled at offering an engaging online learning experience. In this video, Colleen Fritsch will teach how to make a dementia friendly community. Teachings will also include an understanding what is happening to the person living with dementia and how to better communicate with and support that person.
Management of Pain in an Older Adult
This presentation (1:06:02 minutes) by Tatyana Gurvich discusses management of chronic pain in older adults. The presentation covers how to: (1) address issues in the 2016 opioid guidelines; (2) integrate Beers Criteria into the management of chronic pain in the older adults; (3) assess the nuances of prescribing pain medication to older adults; and (4) identify pain medication to avoid in older patients.
Source: USC Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program, 2021
Management of Pain in an Older Adult
This presentation (1:06:02 minutes) by Tatyana Gurvich discusses management of chronic pain in older adults. The presentation covers how to: (1) address issues in the 2016 opioid guidelines; (2) integrate Beers Criteria into the management of chronic pain in the older adults; (3) assess the nuances of prescribing pain medication to older adults; and (4) identify pain medication to avoid in older patients.
Source: USC Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program, 2021
Fireside Chats: Exercise Considerations for Older Adults
This presentation (53:05 minutes) given by James Ballard provides information on the importance of exercise for older adults and different ways they could exercise. Slides and document of online exercise resources are available for download. (Presentation starts at 7:30 minutes.)
Source: Utah Geriatric Education Consortium, 2020
https://utahgwep.org/trainings/fireside-chats