Integrating the 4Ms into Clinical Practice: What Matters
This webinar (1:02:45 minutes) given by Donald Jurivich discusses one of the 4Ms of the age-friendly healthcare systems framework: what matters. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) apply what matters as part of the geriatric 4Ms; (2) evaluate what matters in older adults; and (3) create an action plan to align what matters with health care. (Presentation begins at 1:58 minutes).
Age-Friendly Healthcare
This webinar (59:16 minutes) given by Donald Jurivich discusses the 4M's framework in an age-friendly healthcare system. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) report the geriatric 4Ms; (2) describe age-friendly healthcare; (3) state how the 4Ms improve quality and lower costs; and (4) relate the path for geriatrics added qualification. (Presentation begins at 5:28 minutes).
Overweight and Over 60: Strategies to Improve your Physical Function
This presentation (1:27:38 minutes) given by Dr. John A. Bastis discusses the impacts that being overweight over the age of 60 can have on an older adult's life. Dr. Bastis also discusses how to approach losing or maintaining weight in older adults to avoid potential health complications.
Dementia or Depression? That is the Question
This presentation (1:35:01 minutes) given by Bernie Seifert discusses the difference between depression and dementia in older adults. In more detail, the topics discussed throughout this presentation include: the symptoms of depression, the symptoms of dementia, comparing depression and dementia, and intervention tips.
The Effects of Aging on the Skin
This presentation (1:33:22 minutes) given by Dr. Lindsey W. Fraser discusses the effects that aging can have on your skin. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) describe mechanisms and causes of skin aging; (2) differentiate normal skin aging from disease; and (3) identify common treatments for skin aging and age-related skin disease.
Sleep as We Age
This presentation (1:52:38 minutes) given by Dr. Adam J. Sorscher discusses sleep in the older adult population. By the end of this lecture, learners should be able to: (1) review the physiology of human sleep across the lifecycle; (2) discuss some of the consequences of inadequate sleep to individual and public health; and (3) review five major sleep disorders.
Aging and Driving
This presentation (1:03:10 minutes) given by Valori Petrin discusses safety regarding older adults and driving. She discusses the risk factors and the different aspects of aging that can influence your driving.
Let’s Talk Stroke: From Risk Factors and Prevention to Treatment and Recovery
This presentation (56:42 minutes) given by Ramzi W. Ben-Yelles and Arati A. Gangadharan discusses risk factors, prevention, treatment and recover of strokes. They also describe specifically: what is a stroke; why should you care; how do strokes happen; how can you tell if you or someone is having a stroke; what can you do if you or someone is experiencing a stroke; how can you prevent a stroke.
Tis the Season: How to Beat the Winter Blues
This presentation (1:08:36 minutes) given by Bernie Seifert discusses seasonal affective disorder in older adults. He describes different aspects of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) including: what it is, signs and symptoms, risk factors, how to prevent SAD, and what to do if you have SAD.
I'm Not Going Anywhere! How to Stay in Your Home as You Age
This presentation (1:28:47 minutes) given by Ellen Flaherty discusses how older adults may continue to stay in their homes as they age. She discusses both physical and mental health issues regarding risk factors of this population as well as possible social or financial issues they may encounter.