Geriatrics in a Multicultural Society
This presentation (21:26 minutes) by Vincent F. Guida discusses Geriatrics in a multicultural society from a patient, clinician, and culture of medicine perspective. Topics of the presentation include: (1) the scope of multiculturalism; (2) tools, strategies, and action plans to deal with multiculturalism and to make care more effective; and (3) care of geriatric sexual minorities. Slides are available for download.
Source: South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (SFGWEP), 2021
4Ms Framework Source
This presentation (27:37 minutes) by Denise P. Kruszynski discusses the 4M framework to develop and promote an Age-Friendly Healthcare System. Learning Objectives: (1) explore Age-Friendly Health Systems and MIPs; (2) explain the 4Ms framework and how they apply to establishing an Age-Friendly Health System; (3) understand the NSU Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Workforce Grant (GWEP) and how this applies to the Age-Friendly Health System; and (4) implement Merit Based Incentive Program Measures (MIPs). Slides are available for download.
Do You Know How to See Your Provider Remotely?
This presentation (18:14 minutes) by Dayne DuVall discusses different options for video chatting with a provider. Learning objectives: (1) understand video chat; (2) know how to use video chat; and (3) find programs that offer doctor video chat. Slides are available for download.
Source: South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (SFGWEP), 2020
https://www.nova.edu/gwep/modules/index.html
Facilitating a Meaningful Telehealth Visit for Older Adults
This presentation (14:21 minutes) by Dayne Duvall discusses how to facilitate a meaningful telehealth visit for older adults. Learning objectives: (1) understand relevant statistics concerning older patients and telehealth; (2) learn about important telehealth guidelines from HHS and CMS; and (3) learn from case studies on how to and how not to conduct telehealth sessions. Slides are available for download.
Source: South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (SFGWEP), 2020
Person-Centered Supports for People with Dementia Living in the Community
In this webinar (1:31:45 minutes), panelists discuss their personal and professional experiences with dementia, along with individual, community, and system level approaches to make supports for people with dementia more person-centered. Participants will learn about the definition of person-centered thinking, planning, and practice, and will hear the panelists answer questions such as: What do person-centered dementia supports look like to you? What are community approaches to support people living with dementia in a person-centered way?
Don't Worry About It: Treating Anxiety Disorders in Geriatrics
In this presentation (1:11:15 minutes), Jenn Griswold discusses anxiety related to geriatrics. She also reviews considerations while taking care of geriatric patients with anxiety and treatment options for them. A case study is included in the presentation. Slides are available to download.
Source: Utah Geriatric Education Consortium, 2022, Age-Friendly ECHO
https://utahgwep.org/trainings/age-friendly-ltss-echo
Age-Friendly Care of LGBT Older Adults Using the 4 M's
In this presentation (1:09:59 minutes), Nicolas Brening discusses promoting age-friendly care to LGBT older adults and how to use the 4Ms to help structure conversations with patients. He reviews the importance of historical background and demographics. Part of the Age-Friendly ECHO series.
Source: Utah Geriatric Education Consortium, 2021, Age-Friendly ECHO
Care Options for Older Adults with Dementia
This presentation (1:02:00 minutes) given by Cherie Brunker and Nancy Madsen discusses care options available for older adults with dementia and their caregivers as well as the resources that are available to them. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to describe the different care options for persons with dementia such as personal residence community, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, and hospice. Slides of the second half of the presentation are available to download along with a tip sheet for communicating with a person with dementia.
"UGEC Partner Retreat: ECHO Orientation and Long Term Services and Support and The 4M's "
In this presentation (2:00:23 minutes), a brief ECHO orientation is given by Sandra DeBry, followed by Ellen Flaherty, who discusses long term services and supports related to the 4M's. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) summarize the 4Ms of an age-friendly health system; (2) describe one example of how to bridge primary care and long term services and support using the annual wellness visit; and (3) identify one model focusing on "what matters most" in the community. Slides are available to download.