Innovations in Aging
This podcast, "Innovations in Aging," explores and discusses the latest and evolving topics in how the next generation of changemakers can prepare to meet the needs of our aging world.
Age Friendly Health Systems 4Ms: Medications
This lecture (53:58 minutes) given by Jeannie K. Lee discusses medications in the context of the age friendly health systems 4Ms. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) describe medication as part of the 4Ms of the age-friendly health system; (2) discuss opportunities to integrate medication when moving toward the age-friendly health system; (3) identify ways to incorporate medication into age-friendly health systems; and (4) list examples of evidence-based tools for addressing polypharmacy and deprescribing.
Recognizing the Role of Diversity in Dementia Care
This webinar (53:45 minutes) given by Laurie Mantz discusses the differences in people that are necessary to consider in healthcare but specifically dementia care. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) identify ways that sex, ethnicity, or race influences the risk of dementia; (2) discuss factors to consider when diagnosing and treating dementia in diverse populations; (3) identify barriers to optimal care among various different groups; and (4) discuss techniques for effective communications with diverse populations.
Effective Interventions for Enhancing Mobility in Older Adults
This webinar (53:41 minutes) given by Christie Ward-Ritacco discusses interventions that are effective in enhancing mobility in older adults. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) describe the physiological aspects of aging that impact mobility; (2) identify evidence-based interventions to improve mobility across the continuum of physical functioning; and (3) recognize community-based resources currently available to support mobility in older patients. To access this material, registration is required by the creators but there is no charge for it.
Key Strategies for Assessing Mobility in Primary Care
This webinar (53:08 minutes) given by Dawna Pidgeon discusses key strategies for assessing mobility in primary care. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) describe strategies for assessing mobility in a primary care setting; and (2) identify screening tools and resources to assess mobility. To access this material, registration is required by the creators but there is no charge for it. (Webinar starts at 2:40 minutes.)
Core Concepts in Age-Friendly Care: Mobility Matters
This webinar (46:10 minutes) given by Lidia Vognar discusses an overview about mobility. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) describe importance of mobility in providing age-friendly care; (2) list key determinants of mobility and describe interrelationships among them; and (3) describe evidence-based methods to support older adults experiencing mobility. To access this material, registration is required by the creators but there is no charge for it. (Webinar starts at 2:30 minutes.)
A Strength-Based Approach to Dementia Care
This webinar (56:45 minutes) given by Colin Burns discusses how to use strategies and skills of the strengths-based model of care for someone with dementia. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) define a strengths-based model of care; (2) describe how to conduct a strengths-based interview; and (3) identify strategies to maintain strength and resilience in persons with dementia. To access this material, registration is required by the creators but there is no charge for it. (Webinar starts at 3:15 minutes.)
Effects of Medication on Early Cognitive Impairment
This webinar (53:26 minutes) given by Christine Eisenhower discusses effects of medication on early cognitive impairment. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) identify medications that may contribute to cognitive impairment; (2) evaluate safety and efficacy of medications approved for treatment of early cognitive impairment; and (3) provide appropriate patient/caregiver education regarding supplements and agents currently in clinical trials. To access this material, registration is required by the creators but there is no charge for it.
Diagnosis Dementia: Next Steps in Managing & Coordinating Care
This webinar (48:01 minutes) given by Sandra Fournier and Christine Gadbois discusses what to do once a person receives the diagnosis of dementia. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) describe the importance of healthcare advocacy; (2) recognize the importance of meaningful engagement/meaningful activities; and (3) identify appropriate and accessible community resources. To access this material, registration is required by the creators but there is no charge for it. (Webinar starts at 4:00 minutes.)