December 12, 2022

Geriatric Education Series

Quality of Life

Module 1

Driving and Older Adults

Presented October 29, 2022 | 60 minutes

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. Detect risks and red flags related to driving disability.
  2. Identify risk reduction interventions for older drivers.
  3. Ascertain resources for assessment, intervention, counseling, and transportation for older drivers.
  4. Discuss ethical and legal issues involved in reporting unsafe drivers.

Presenter

  • Alice Pomidor, MD, MPH
    Geriatrics Physician, Nancy Van Vessem Center for Healthy Aging, Tallahassee, FL

Accreditation/Designations

Certificates of Completion are available for those who :1.) Attend the entire session and 2.) Complete and submit the Program Evaluation Survey. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with any CE related questions.

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Module 2

Urinary Incontinence Concerns in Older Adults

Presented December 20, 2022 | 60 minutes

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand the prevalence of urinary incontinence in the older population
  2. Be able to list and briefly describe the primary types of urinary incontinence
  3. Understand transient causes of urinary incontinence
  4. List treatment options for urinary incontinence
  5. Know where to refer out for urinary incontinence

Presenter

  • Kendra Bisconti, PT, DPT  
    Spaulding Pelvic Rehabilitation at Care New England

Accreditation/Designations

Certificate of Completions are available for those who: 1.) attend the session in full and 2.) complete and submit a Program Evaluation Survey.   Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with any CE related questions.

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Module 3

Addressing Hearing Loss:  A Common Problem for Older Adults

Presented January 11, 2023 | 60 minutes

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe the associations between age-related hearing loss and cognitive and physical declines.
  2. Practice good communication strategies that help listeners with hearing loss.
  3. Discuss Potential benefits-of-over the counter hearing aids.

Presenter

  • Sara K. Mamo, AuD, PhD, CCC-A
    Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Disorders
    School of Public Health, UMass-Amherst

Accreditation/Designations

Certificates of Completion are available for those who :1.) Attend the entire session and 2.) Complete and submit the Program Evaluation Survey. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with any CE related questions.

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Module 4

Geriatric Syndromes

Scheduled January 25, 2023 | 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe signs and symptoms indicative of geriatric syndromes and how to best support patients once identified.

Presenter

  • John Stoukides, MD, RPh
    Director of Geriatrics, Roger Williams Medical Center

Accreditation/Designations

Certificates of Completion are available for those who: 1.) Attend the entire session and 2.) Complete and submit the Program Evaluation Survey. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with any CE related questions.

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Module 5

Aging and Sleep:  Practical Considerations

Presented March 21, 2023 | 60 minutes

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. Recognize the basics of normal sleep.
  2. Describe and apply basic behavioral strategies to improve sleep.
  3. Realize how aging and cognitive decline impact sleep.

Presenter

  • Susan McCurry, PhD
    Research Professor Emeritus
    University of Washington, School of Nursing

Accreditation/Designations

Continuing Education/Certificates of Completion are available for those who :1.) Attend the entire session and 2.) Complete and submit the Program Evaluation Survey. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with any CE related questions.

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Module 6

Skin Matters:  Addressing Skin Health in Older Adults

Presented April 10, 2023 | 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1.  Describe skin changes that occur with aging.
  2. Know the basics of what skin cancer looks like and when to refer. 
  3. List best strategies to address a common issue, dry itchy skin.

Presenter

  • Lisa Ahava, PA-C, MPH, MHS
    Coastal Medical, RI

Accreditation/Designations

Continuing Education/Certificates of Completion are available for those who :1.) Attend the entire session and 2.) Complete and submit the Program Evaluation Survey. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with any CE related questions.

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Module 7

Understanding Elderspeak: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Presented January 30, 2025 | 60 minutes

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. List common features of elderspeak.
  2. Describe factors influencing the occurrence of elderspeak.
  3. Discuss potential consequences of the use of elderspeak in medical settings.

Presenters

  • Jean K. Gordon, PhD, CCC-SLP
    Department of Communicative Disorders, University of RI
  • Clarissa A. Shaw, PhD, RN 
    College of Nursing, University of Iowa

Accreditation/Designations

Continuing Education/Certificates of Completion are available for those who: 1.) Attend the entire session and 2.) Complete and submit the Program Evaluation Survey. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with any CE related questions.

  • Nursing: This continuing education activity has been approved by the Northeast Multi-State Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation for 1.0 Contact Hours. Valid through January 14, 2027.

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