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Vascular Influences on Late-Life Depression

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Date Posted: 
12/31/1969
Date Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
12/31/1969
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Abstract: 

This one hour video lecture with accompanying PowerPoint slides provides an overview of vascular disease in late life depression. The target audience is Interdisciplinary Health Care Professionals.

Educational objectives: 

Upon completion of this material you will be able to:

  • Identify the relationship between vascular disease and late-life depression.
  • Identify theories on how vascular disease may contribute to depression.
Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines: 

This material is from the Geriatrics and Gerontology Interest Groups (GGIG) of Vanderbilt University. 

Date posted: 
Mon, 03/21/2016
Date Submitted or Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
Mon, 03/21/2016
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Vascular Influences on Late-Life Depression. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2016 Available from: https://pogoe.org/taxonomy/term/1243

End Stage Dementia

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Date Posted: 
12/31/1969
Date Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
12/31/1969
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Abstract: 

This one hour video lecture with accompanying PowerPoint slides provides an overview advanced dementia and how to better prepare patients and families before the disease progresses to end stage. The target audience is Interdisciplinary Health Care Professionals. 

Educational objectives: 

Upon completion of this video lecture, you will be able to:

  • Recognize the signs of end stage dementia and know what medications are not recommended in end stage dementia.
  • Discuss the benefits and risks of tube feeds in dementia patients.

 

Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines: 

This material is from the Geriatrics and Gerontology Interest Groups (GGIG) of Vanderbilt University. 

Date posted: 
Wed, 03/23/2016
Date Submitted or Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
Wed, 03/23/2016
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Suggested Citation:
End Stage Dementia. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2016 Available from: https://pogoe.org/taxonomy/term/1243

Dementia: A Practical Approach

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Date Posted: 
12/31/1969
Date Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
12/31/1969
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Abstract: 

This one hour video lecture with accompanying PowerPoint slides provides an overview of dementia and how caregivers can better understand the progression of the disease and ways to provide support. The target audience is Interdisciplinary Health Care Professionals. 

 

This material is from the Geriatrics and Gerontology Interest Groups (GGIG) of Vanderbilt University. 

 

Educational objectives: 

Upon completion of this video lectures, you will be able to:

  • Identify a positive physical approach that will improve your interaction with patients with dementia.
  • Identify how to minimize difficult behaviors and elicit a positive response when giving care to patients with dementia.

 

Date posted: 
Wed, 03/23/2016
Date Submitted or Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
Wed, 03/23/2016
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Suggested Citation:
Dementia: A Practical Approach. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2016 Available from: https://pogoe.org/taxonomy/term/1243

Veterans Homeless Program Update

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Date Posted: 
12/31/1969
Date Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
12/31/1969
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Abstract: 

This one hour video lecture with accompanying PowerPoint slides provides an overview of TVHS services provided in Middle Tennessee area for Veterans experiencing homelessness. The target audience is Interdisciplinary Health Care Professionals.

Educational objectives: 

1) Identify demographics and statistics of homeless veteran population.

2) Identify new initiatives by the Veterans Homeless Program.

Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines: 

This material is from the Geriatrics and Gerontology Interest Groups (GGIG).

Date posted: 
Thu, 08/14/2014
Date Submitted or Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
Thu, 08/14/2014
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Suggested Citation:
Veterans Homeless Program Update. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2014 Available from: https://pogoe.org/taxonomy/term/1243

Lipids and Aging

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Date Posted: 
12/31/1969
Date Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
12/31/1969
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This one hour video lecture with 10 page handout provides an overview of cardiovascular risk with aging and obestiy. The target audience is Interdisciplinary Health Care Professionals.

Educational objectives: 

1) Discuss how obesity and diabetes contribute to cardiovascular risk.

2) Describe body nutrient storage as it relates to older adult population.

 

Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines: 

This material is from the Geriatrics and Gerontology Interest Groups (GGIG). 

Date posted: 
Wed, 08/13/2014
Date Submitted or Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
Wed, 08/13/2014
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Lipids and Aging. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2014 Available from: https://pogoe.org/taxonomy/term/1243

Hearing Loss in Older Adults

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Date Posted: 
12/31/1969
Date Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
12/31/1969
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Abstract: 

This one hour video lecture with accompanying PowerPoint slides provides an overview of hearing loss and effects on older adulty population. The target audience is Interdisciplinary Health Care Professionals. 

Educational objectives: 
  1. Describe hearing loss including prevelance and effects on older adult population.
  2. Describe treatment options for hearing loss in older adult population.
Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines: 

This material is from the Geriatrics and Gerontology Interest Groups (GGIG) of Vanderbilt University. 

Date posted: 
Thu, 09/04/2014
Date Submitted or Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
Thu, 09/04/2014
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Hearing Loss in Older Adults. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2014 Available from: https://pogoe.org/taxonomy/term/1243

Geriatric Depression and Other Mood Disorders

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Date Posted: 
12/31/1969
Date Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
12/31/1969
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Abstract: 

This one hour video lecture with accompanying PowerPoint slides describes depression and other mood disorders among older adults. The target audience is Interdisciplinary Health Care Professionals.

Educational objectives: 

1) Define depression and discuss prevelance in Older Adult population.

2) List treatment options (acute & preventative) including psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy.

Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines: 

This material is from the Geriatrics and Gerontology Interest Groups (GGIG). 

Date posted: 
Wed, 08/13/2014
Date Submitted or Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
Wed, 08/13/2014
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Geriatric Depression and Other Mood Disorders. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2014 Available from: https://pogoe.org/taxonomy/term/1243

Alzheimer's Disease and Implications for Underserved Populations

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Date Posted: 
12/31/1969
Date Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
12/31/1969
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Abstract: 

This one hour video lecture with accompanying PowerPoint slides provides an overview of Alzheimer's Disease in underserved populations. The target audience is Interdisciplinary Health Care Professionals.

Educational objectives: 

1) List populations that are at risk for delays in dementia diagnosis and treatment.

2) Identify strategies to optimize health services for underserved persons with Alzheimer's disease.

3) Identify key components of a comprehensive assessment of older adults geared towards maintaining function and independence in the community.

Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines: 

This material is from the Geriatrics and Gerontology Interest Groups (GGIG). 

Date posted: 
Wed, 08/13/2014
Date Submitted or Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
Wed, 08/13/2014
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Alzheimer's Disease and Implications for Underserved Populations. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2014 Available from: https://pogoe.org/taxonomy/term/1243

Behavioral Approach to Agitation in Dementia

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Date Posted: 
12/31/1969
Date Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
12/31/1969
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Abstract: 

This one hour video lecture with accompanying PowerPoint slides provides guidance for behavioral approaches for agitation in patients with dementia.  The target audience is Interdisciplinary Healthcare Professionals.  

Educational objectives: 

1) Define Dementia and discuss how it impacts communication and behavior

2) Define agitation and risks associated with pharmacological management of agitation in patients with dementia.

3) List non-pharmacological interventions for agitation.

Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines: 

This material is from the Geriatrics and Gerontology Interest Groups (GGIG). 

Date posted: 
Wed, 08/13/2014
Date Submitted or Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
Wed, 08/13/2014
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Behavioral Approach to Agitation in Dementia. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2014 Available from: https://pogoe.org/taxonomy/term/1243

Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery and the Elderly

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Date Posted: 
12/31/1969
Date Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
12/31/1969
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Abstract: 

This one hour video lecture with accompanying PowerPoint slides describes the use of bariatric surgery as a treatment option for diseases resulting from obesity. The target audience is Interdisciplinary Health Care Professionals.

Educational objectives: 

On completion, the learner will be able to:

  1. Describe the weight trends accross the US and implications of obesity on the health of an elderly patient
  2. List treatment options to combat obesity in elderly population
  3. Describe effects of surgery on mortality in an elderly patient who is considered obese
Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines: 

This material is from the Geriatrics and Gerontology Interest Groups (GGIG) of Vanderbilt University. 

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Date posted: 
Thu, 06/27/2013
Date Submitted or Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
Thu, 06/27/2013
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