December 12, 2022

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:

  1. List modifiable lifestyle practices that impact brain health
  2. Explain how modifiable lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise can produce overlapping effects
  3. 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

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

Signs and Symptoms of Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults

Presented November 19, 2024 | 60 minutes

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. Recognize the difference between normal and pathological memory loss
  2. Utilize appropriate screening tools to identify cognitive loss
  3. Evaluate a patient’s medical regimen for medications that may be worsening cognition
  4. 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 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. Valid through October 21, 2026.

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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:

  1. Describe the importance of healthcare advocacy
  2. Recognize the importance of meaningful engagement/meaningful activities
  3. 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

Certificates 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.

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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:

  1. Identify medications that may contribute to cognitive impairment.
  2. Evaluate safety and efficacy of medications approved for treatment of early cognitive impairment.
  3. 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

Certificates 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.

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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:

  1. Define a strengths-based model of care.
  2. Describe how to conduct a strengths-based interview.
  3. 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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