Pain Management Near the End of Life
This presentation (52:37 minutes), given by Daniel Fischberg, discusses end of life and pain management. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) review standard approaches to pain management near end of life; (2) list three reasons for opioid refractory pain; and (3) describe the use of opioids to manage dyspnea at the end of life. (Presentation starts at 1:52 minutes.)
Source: John A. Burns School of Medicine, Department of Geriatric Medicine, 2022
Promoting Healthy Hearing Over the Lifespan
This presentation (1:01:43 minutes), given by James W. Hall III, discusses promoting healthy hearing over the lifespan and until old age. Topics covered in this presentation are: (1) intersection of audiology and public health; (2) considering hearing related comorbid conditions is critical; (3) healthy living = healthy hearing; (4) diagnostic hearing assessment: enhancing sensitivity and specificity in detection of auditory dysfunction; and (5) practicing preventive audiology: multi-disciplinary strategy. (Presentation starts at 1:30 minutes.)
Orthopaedic Issues in the Elderly
This presentation (47:43 minutes), given by Paul N. Morton, discusses common orthopedic issues that is seen in the elderly. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) understand management of geriatric fractures and the treatment and choices available; (2) understand the keys to fall prevention, preoperative workup and postoperative management; (3) discuss outpatient musculoskeletal care for aches and pains; and (4) recognize common injury patterns in the elderly. (Presentation 0:55 minutes.)
Normal Aging
This learning module focuses on aging and what older adults can expect to experience changes in. Changes that older adults experience and are discussed in this course include: (1) muscle mass; (2) vision; (3) hearing; (4) taste and smell; (5) cognition; (6) sleep patterns; and (7) metabolism. The module is also available in Spanish.
Source: CATCH-ON, 2022
https://catch-on.org/oaf-home/oaf-online-education/online-modules/menu-of-video-modules/
Managing Multiple Chronic Conditions
This learning module focuses on Multiple Chronic Conditions (MCC). MCC is defined as having two or more chronic illnesses at the same time. It makes treating one illness at a time more difficult. The treatment goal should be the older adult's quality of life. The module is also available in Spanish.
Source: CATCH-ON, 2022
https://catch-on.org/oaf-home/oaf-online-education/online-modules/menu-of-video-modules/
Person-Centered Dementia Care in a Hospital Setting
This learning module has three parts and discusses person-centered dementia care in a hospital setting. The first topic is person-center dementia care in the hospital setting. Learners should be able to: (1) list common reasons why persons living with Alzheimer's Disease and related Dementias (ADRD) are hospitalized; (2) describe what is meant by person-centered care and how it applies specifically to persons living with ADRD; and (3) discuss what are important factors to consider if a person who lives with ADRD has to be hospitalized.
4Ms of Age-Friendly Health Care: Caregiving
This learning module discusses the important role that family caregivers plays in the care of older adults. By the end of the module, learners should be able to: (1) the importance of choosing the appropriate family caregivers; (2) how health care providers and older adults and their caregivers can best communicate with each other; (3) the challenges and positive aspects of caregiving; and (4) how to support family caregivers.
Source: CATCH-ON, 2022
4Ms of Age-Friendly Health Care: Delirium
This learning module discusses delirium. By the end of the module, learners should be able to know: (1) what delirium is; (2) three types of delirium; (3) how delirium may look different in older versus younger adults; and (4) how to prevent and manage delirium.
Source: CATCH-ON, 2022
https://catch-on.org/oaf-home/oaf-online-education/online-modules/menu-of-video-modules/
4Ms of Age-Friendly Health Care: Dementia
This learning module discusses dementia. By the end of the module, learners should be able to know: (1) what dementia is; (2) how dementia is different than just "getting older"; (3) how the brain works; (4) the kinds of memory problems people with dementia have; and (5) how to talk with someone who has dementia.
Source: CATCH-ON, 2022
https://catch-on.org/oaf-home/oaf-online-education/online-modules/menu-of-video-modules/
4Ms of Age-Friendly Health Care: Depression
This learning module discusses depression. By the end of the module, learners should be able to know: (1) symptoms of different kinds of depression; (2) how common depression is; (3) risk for depression and suicide; and (4) treatment options for depression in older adults.
Source: CATCH-ON, 2022
https://catch-on.org/oaf-home/oaf-online-education/online-modules/menu-of-video-modules/