Objectives: understand basic stages of Alzheimer's Disease; Recognize behavior management practices; Learn how to communicate more effectively.
Patty Butler , AD Educator
March 26, 2013
48 Minutes
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Objectives: provide an open discussion about Alzheimer's disease-related questions related to medications, treatment, research, caregiving, etc.
Martha Stearn MD, Tonja Woods PharmD, Carol Taylor LCSW, and Patty Butler , AD Educator
March 26, 2013
48 Minutes
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Objectives: provide an overview of the existing access to local resources in Wyoming through a portal of the Wyoming Aging and Disability Center.
Cathie Hughes, PhD
March 26, 2013
15 Minutes
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Objectives: provide an overview of the basic symptoms and causes of dementia, mild cognitive
impairment, and Alzheimer's disease; explain pharmacological and
non-pharmacological treatment options and strategies by comparing and
contrasting the threats and benefits
Tonja Woods, PharmD
March 26, 2013
1 Hour
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Objectives: increase awareness and understanding about the experiences, challenges and difficulties of caregivers for persons with Alzheimer's and provide practical guidance and advices on how to better handle and manage this situation.
Carol Taylor, LCSW
March 26, 2013
1 Hour
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Objectives: describe brain function and cognitive diseases; review current research related to cognitive health; describe diagnostic techniques and treatment options with detailed descriptions of
dementia drugs; discuss management strategies.
Martha Stearn, MD
March 26, 2013
1 Hour
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Objectives: Understand the nature of anxiety, cognitive-behavioral therapies for anxiety, medications for anxiety, and treatment recommendations.
Brett Deacon, PhD
March 28, 2013
1 Hour
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Objectives: Understand unique aspects of geriatric depression; Increase knowledge of assessing and diagnosing depression in older adults; Understand considerations of using evidence-based treatments for geriatric depression; Understand case conceptualization of depression in older adults from a cognitive-behavioral perspective; Become familiar with CBT interventions for older adults and treatment adaptations for individuals with mild cognitive impairment.
Catherine Carrico, PhD
March 28, 2013
1 Hour
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Objectives: Provide an overview of the topic and review underlying causes of suicide among older adults in Wyoming by analyzing the relationships between, age, mental illnesses, gender, and other factors. It also provides practical tips and advices for healthcare professionals.
Keith Hotle, Wyoming State Suicide Prevention Coordinator
March 27, 2013
1 Hour
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Objectives: cover the problem of polypharmacy in the elderly by reviewing BEERs criteria, listing specific drugs to monitor, evaluating specific drugs' advantages and disadvantages in such cases as diarrhea, muscle relaxants, COPD, sleeplessness, incontinence, colds, allergies, pain, depression, etc from the perspective of polypharmacy in the elderly.
Martha Stearn, MD St. John's Institute for Cognitive Health
March 27, 2013
1 Hour
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October 9th 5pm-6 (MDT): Early Detection Matters
Alexandra Dillon. Associate Director, Alzheimer’s Association Great Plains Chapter
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Link to presentation materials
October 16th 5pm-6 (MDT): Diagnosis, Assessment and Referral
Soo Borson, MD. University of Washington, School of Medicine (author of the Min-Cog)
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Link to presentation materials
October 23rd 5pm-6 (MDT): Disease and Medication Management
Laurel Coleman, MD. Maine Medical Center-Geriatrics
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Link to presentation materials
October 30th 5pm-6 (MDT): Legal and Financial Next Steps
Larry Kloster. Branch Manager, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and
Drew A. Perkins, JD. Perkins Law PC
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Link to presentation materials Handout for Financial Next Steps and Handout for Legal Next Steps
November 6th 5pm-6(MDT): Transforming Caregiver Burden
Carol Taylor, LCSW. St. John’s Institute for Cognitive Health
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Link to presentation materials
Objectives: to provide information about 2-7 million LGBT Americans over the age of 65 who may need better care because they are more likely to be isolated, lonely, lacking traditional family support; to equip healthcare with strategies for better communication with and care of older LGBT adults.
Emily Lewis, MA, Project Visibility Trainer with Boulder County Area Agency on Aging
April 4, 2013
1 Hour
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Download the Powerpoint Slides and the Project Visibility Manual
Objectives: to create awareness among healthcare professionals, law enforcement, bankers, family and others in the community about the elder abuse, its signs, types, consequences with the use of real-life cases.
Paul Greenwood, Deputy District Attorney V in San Diego, CA
August 17, 2012
1:48 hrs
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Objectives: describe the cultural-historical aspects of aging and aging-related diseases among Native Americans in the example of the Eastern Shoshone People
Reba Jo Teran, Eastern Shoshone Cultural/Language Consultant
October 15, 2012
1 Hour
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Objectives: describe the issues and challenges caregivers face in Native American communities with discussion of topics related to caregiver burden, ethnogeriatrics, advance directives.
Roland Hart, PhD
October 15, 2012
1 Hour
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Objectives: describe brain function and cognitive diseases; provide a review of current state of research related to cognitive health; describe various diagnostic techniques and treatment options with detailed descriptions of dementia drugs; discuss management strategies by highlighting the importance of balance/falls prevention, speech therapy, excessive, etc.
Martha Stearn, MD
October 15, 2012
1:30 Hour
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Objectives: describe basic symptoms and causes of dementia, mild cognitive impairment, and Alzheimer's disease; explain pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options and strategies by comparing and contrasting the threats and benefits.
Tonja M. Woods, PharmD, CGP
October 15, 2012
1 Hour
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Objectives: describe the issues and challenges the caregivers face; highlight the importance of addressing their own needs for caregivers; and discuss the importance of using available family, community, and other networks and resources for this purpose.
Carol Taylor, LCSW
October 15, 2012
1 Hour
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Created in collaboration with the Wyoming Early Hearing Detection Intervention Program, the following learning modules explore hearing loss in later life. These modules are beneficial to healthcare providers who work with older adults that may experience hearing loss.
Better Communication with Your Patients with Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss: Emotional Obstacles to Overcome
Psychosocial Impacts of Hearing Loss in Later Life
Objectives: 1) Discuss scope and severity of falls in the older adult population 2) Describe risk factors that increase susceptibility of falling in older adults 3) Describe methods of identifying risk for falling in the inpatient environment 4) Discuss interventions directed toward fall prevention and safe mobility for older adults.
Debra Hamilton, RN, MSN, CCM, CRRN, CNLCP
November 30, 2011
1 Hour
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Objectives: 1) Define Transitional Care 2) Summarize financial and legislatative aspects 3) Provide an overview of the health care system 4) Describe two transitional care models
Elizabeth Dole MSW, LCSW and Greg Stelzner MSW
November 07, 2011
40 Minutes 37 Seconds
Objectives: 1)Define
religion and spirituality from a diversity perspective 2) Identify
theory, research, and policy that supports addressing client/patient
spirituality 3) Recognize
particular spiritual issues of late life 4) Recognize
the importance of worker self-awareness and the challenges of addressing
client/patient spirituality 5) Describe
various methods that can help address the older client/patient’s spirituality.
Vicki Murdock, MSW, PhD - University of Wyoming
Objectives: To know and understand 1) Aging as a heterogeneous process 2) How geriatricians understand and assess functional status in older adults 3) How common disease processes impact functional status 4) The importance of diet and lifestyle choices in maintenances of optimal function.
Kristina Stefka, MD - UW Residency Program at Cheyenne
Wednesday April 13, 2011
1 hour, 59 minutes
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Objectives: 1) Provide an overview of the biology of aging 2) Describe model systems of aging 3) Define aging theories 4) Summarize common environmental and genetic determinants 5) Understand longevity extension 6) Introduce aspects of Alzheimers.
Joan Smith-Sonnebon, PhD
March 23, 2011
One hour, 53 minutes
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Objectives: 1) Define
religion and spirituality from a diversity perspective 2) Identify
theory, research, and policy that supports addressing client/patient
spirituality 3) Recognize
particular spiritual issues of late life 4) Recognize
the importance of worker self-awareness and the challenges of addressing
client/patient spirituality 5) Describe
various methods that can help address the older client/patient’s spirituality.
Sherri Rubio-Wallace, RN, MS, FNP-C - University of Wyoming and Colleen Murphy-Southwick, PhD - WyGEC
March 30, 2011
2 hours
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Objectives: 1) Understand changing demographics of the aging population 2) Understand challenges of caring for elderly in our current healthcare system 3) Understand ways in which healthcare systems can directly affect patient care 4) Understand basic principles of CTI PACE, palliative care.
Kristna Stefka, MD - UW Residency Program at Cheyenne
April 27, 2011
2 hours
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Objectives: 1) Provide an overview of Delirium 2) Describe the levels of consciousness 3) Summarize the aspects of delirium 4) Familiarize participants with the diagnosis and treatment of delirium.
Martha Stearn, MD and Carol Taylor, LCSW - St. John's Institute for Cognitive Health
April 20, 2011
2 hours
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Objectives: 1) Understand diversity of people who are aging 2) Understand ageism in institutional settings and implications
3) Understand aging etiquette and accommodations.
Colleen Murphy-Southwick, PhD
May 26, 2011
51 minutes
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Objectives: 1) Understand philosophy/definition of palliative care 2) Understand why palliative care is an emerging field 3) Understand relationship to hospice 4) Understand care delivery systems for palliative care.
Kristina Stefka, MD, Cheyenne Family Residency
April 13, 2011
2 hours
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Objectives: 1) Provide an overview of ethnogeriatrics 2) Describe the ethnogeriatric imperative 3) Summarize components of effective ethnogeriatric care 4) Identify core competencies in contemporary practice 5) Understand health care disparities 6) Introduce health literacy concepts.
Sherri Rubio-Wallace, RN, MS, FNP-C, Assistant Lecturer Fay Whitney School of Nursing
February 23, 2011
55 minutes
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Objectives: 1) Define Motivational Interviewing and its principles 2) Understand the phases of Motivational Interviewing a) Building motivation, b) strengthening commitment to change c) Change talk: reasons for missed opportunity.
Diane Kempson, PhD
March 9, 2011
50 minutes
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Objectives: 1) Visualization of Alzheimer's Disease brain: understanding Alzheimer's Disease 2) Advances in brain visualization in living patients 3) Exercise delaying memory loss using Alzheimer mouse model.
Joan Smith Sonneborn, PhD.
November 10, 2011
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