Geriatric Education Series
Brain Health
Module 1
Modifiable Lifestyle Factors and Healthy Cognitive Aging
Presented November 2, 2021 | 60 minutes
Learning Objectives
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:
- List modifiable lifestyle practices that impact brain health
- Explain how modifiable lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise can produce overlapping effects
- Discuss how to “customize” a health- promoting lifestyle that is sustainable and fits the unique biological and socio-cultural situation of the patients
Presenter
- John K. Robinson, PhD
Co-Director, George & Anne Ryan Institute for Neuroscience, University of Rhode Island
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 activity has been approved by the North East Multi-State Division (NEMSD), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation, for 1.0 contacts hours of continuing nursing education. Valid through October 19, 2023.
- Social Work: This activity has been approved by the Rhode Island College School of Social Work for 1.0 contact hour.
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Module 2
Signs and Symptoms of Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults
Presented November 16, 2021 | 60 minutes
Learning Objectives
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the difference between normal and pathological memory loss
- Utilize appropriate screening tools to identify cognitive loss
- Evaluate a patient’s medical regimen for medications that may be worsening cognition
- Discuss methods of engaging families in the evaluation and treatment of patients with cognitive loss
Presenter
- John Stoukides, MD, RPh
Chief, Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Roger Williams Medical Center
Accreditation/Designations
Continuing education credit or a Certificate of Completion are available free of charge 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.
- Nursing: This activity has been approved by the North East Multi-State Division (NEMSD), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation, for 1.0 contacts hours of continuing nursing education. Valid through October 29, 2023.
- Social Work: This activity has been approved by the Rhode Island College School of Social Work for 1.0 contact hour.
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Module 3
Diagnosis Dementia: Next Steps in Managing and Coordinating Care
Presented December 7, 2021 | 60 minutes
Learning Objectives
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe the importance of healthcare advocacy
- Recognize the importance of meaningful engagement/meaningful activities
- Identify appropriate and accessible community resources
Presenters
- Sandra Fournier, MS, RN, CDDN, CBIS, CEP,
Interim Chief Program Officer, Carelink - Christine Gadbois, DNP, RN, PMH-BC, PHNA-BC
Chief Executive Officer, CareLink
Accreditation/Designations
Continuing education credit or a Certificate of Completion are available free of charge 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.
- Nursing: This activity has been approved by the North East Multi-State Division (NEMSD), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation, for 1.0 contacts hours of continuing nursing education. Valid through December 1, 2023.
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Module 4
Effects of Medication on Early Cognitive Impairment
Presented December 21, 2021 | 60 minutes
Learning Objectives
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify medications that may contribute to cognitive impairment.
- Evaluate safety and efficacy of medications approved for treatment of early cognitive impairment.
- Provide appropriate patient/caregiver education regarding supplements and agents currently in clinical trials.
Presenter
- Christine Eisenhower, Pharm.D., BCPS
Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island
Accreditation/Designations
Continuing education credit or a Certificate of Completion are available free of charge 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.
- Nursing: This activity has been approved by the North East Multi-State Division (NEMSD), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation, for 1.0 contact hours of continuing nursing education. Valid through December 20, 2023.
- Social Work: This activity has been approved by the Rhode Island College School of Social Work for 1.0 contact hours.
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Module 5
A Strength-Based Approach to Dementia Care
Presented March 15, 2022 | 60 minutes
Learning Objectives
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Define a strengths-based model of care.
- Describe how to conduct a strengths-based interview.
- Identify strategies to maintain strength and resilience in persons with dementia.
Presenter
- Colin Burns, DNP, APRN-AGNP
Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Westerly Hospital
Accreditation/Designations
Continuing education credit or a Certificate of Completion are available free of charge 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.
- Nursing: This continuing education activity was 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. Approval valid through March 4, 2024.
- Social Work: This activity has been approved by the Rhode Island College, School of Social Work, Continuing Education for Social Work for 0.1 credit hour.
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