{"id":14701,"date":"2022-12-12T10:42:28","date_gmt":"2022-12-12T15:42:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rigec-draft\/?p=14701"},"modified":"2025-05-02T12:25:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T16:25:22","slug":"the-aging-brain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rigec\/the-aging-brain\/","title":{"rendered":"Brain Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rigec\/programs\/cpe\/#Geriatric-Education-Series\">Geriatric Education Series<\/a><\/h1>\n<h1>Brain Health<\/h1>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-tabs-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-tabs  \"><section id=\"module-1\" class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Module 1<\/h1><\/p>\n<h1>Modifiable Lifestyle Factors and Healthy Cognitive Aging<\/h1>\n<pre><em>Presented November 2, 2021 | 60 minutes<\/em><\/pre>\n<h3>Learning Objectives<\/h3>\n<p><em>After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:<\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>List modifiable lifestyle practices that impact brain health<\/li>\n<li>Explain how modifiable lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise can produce&nbsp;overlapping effects<\/li>\n<li>Discuss how to \u201ccustomize\u201d a health- promoting lifestyle that is sustainable and&nbsp;fits the unique biological and socio-cultural situation of the patients<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Presenter<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>John K. Robinson, PhD<br \/>\nCo-Director, George &amp; Anne Ryan Institute for Neuroscience,&nbsp;University of Rhode Island<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Accreditation\/Designations<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3>Participate Now!<\/h3>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves\">\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/brh1reg\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Register to access the recording<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Register Now<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/BRH1eval-r\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Program Evaluation Survey<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Complete Survey<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cl-panel-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/section><section id=\"module-2\" class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Module 2<\/h1><\/p>\n<h1>Signs and Symptoms of Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults<\/h1>\n<pre><em>Presented November 19, 2024 | 60 minutes<\/em><\/pre>\n<h3>Learning Objectives<\/h3>\n<p><em>After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:<\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Recognize the difference between normal and pathological memory loss<\/li>\n<li>Utilize appropriate screening tools to identify cognitive loss<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate a patient\u2019s medical regimen for medications that may be worsening cognition<\/li>\n<li>Discuss methods of engaging families in the evaluation and treatment of patients with cognitive loss<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Presenter<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>John Stoukides, MD, RPh<br \/>\nChief, Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Roger Williams Medical Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Accreditation\/Designations<\/h3>\n<p>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.&nbsp; &nbsp;Contact <a href=\"mailto:rigec@etal.uri.edu\">rigec@etal.uri.edu<\/a> with any CE related questions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i>Nursing:&nbsp; <\/i>This continuing education activity was approved by the Northeast Multi-State Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center\u2019s Commission on Accreditation for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1.0 Contact Hours<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Valid through October 21, 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Participate Now!<\/h3>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves\">\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/brhv21124reg\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Register to access the recording<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Register Now<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/brhv21124eval\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Program Evaluation Survey<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Complete Survey<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cl-panel-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/section><section id=\"module-3\" class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Module 3<\/h1><\/p>\n<h1>Diagnosis Dementia: Next Steps in Managing and Coordinating Care<\/h1>\n<pre><em>Presented December 7, 2021 | 60 minutes<\/em><\/pre>\n<h3>Learning Objectives<\/h3>\n<p><em>After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:<\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Describe the importance of healthcare advocacy<\/li>\n<li>Recognize&nbsp;the importance of meaningful engagement\/meaningful activities<\/li>\n<li>Identify appropriate and accessible community resources<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Presenters<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Sandra Fournier, MS, RN, CDDN, CBIS, CEP,<br \/>\nInterim Chief Program Officer, Carelink<\/li>\n<li>Christine Gadbois, DNP, RN, PMH-BC, PHNA-BC<br \/>\nChief Executive Officer, CareLink<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Accreditation\/Designations<\/h3>\n<p>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.&nbsp; &nbsp;Contact <a href=\"mailto:rigec@etal.uri.edu\">rigec@etal.uri.edu<\/a> with any CE related questions.<\/p>\n<h3>Participate Now!<\/h3>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves\">\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/brh3reg\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Register to access the recording<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Register Now<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/BRH3eval\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Program Evaluation Survey<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Complete Survey<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cl-panel-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/section><section id=\"module-4\" class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Module 4<\/h1><\/p>\n<h1>Effects of Medication on Early Cognitive Impairment<\/h1>\n<pre><em>Presented December 21, 2021 | 60 minutes<\/em><\/pre>\n<h3>Learning Objectives<\/h3>\n<p><em>After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:<\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Identify medications that may contribute to cognitive impairment.<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate safety and efficacy of medications approved for treatment of early cognitive impairment.<\/li>\n<li>Provide appropriate patient\/caregiver education regarding supplements and agents currently in clinical trials.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Presenter<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Christine Eisenhower, Pharm.D., BCPS<br \/>\nClinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Accreditation\/Designations<\/h3>\n<p>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.&nbsp; &nbsp;Contact <a href=\"mailto:rigec@etal.uri.edu\">rigec@etal.uri.edu<\/a> with any CE related questions.<\/p>\n<h3>Participate Now!<\/h3>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves\">\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/brh4reg\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Register to access the recording<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Register Now<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/BRH4eval\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Program Evaluation Survey<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Complete Survey<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cl-panel-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/section><section id=\"module-5\" class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Module 5<\/h1><\/p>\n<h1>A Strength-Based Approach to Dementia Care<\/h1>\n<pre><em>Presented March 15, 2022 | 60 minutes<\/em><\/pre>\n<h3>Learning Objectives<\/h3>\n<p><em>After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:<\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Define a strengths-based model of care.<\/li>\n<li>Describe how to conduct a strengths-based interview.<\/li>\n<li>Identify strategies to maintain strength and resilience in persons with dementia.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Presenter<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Colin Burns, DNP, APRN-AGNP<br \/>\nGerontological Nurse Practitioner, Westerly Hospital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Accreditation\/Designations<\/h3>\n<p>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.&nbsp; &nbsp;Contact <a href=\"mailto:rigec@etal.uri.edu\">rigec@etal.uri.edu<\/a> with any CE related questions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i>Nursing:<\/i>&nbsp;This continuing education activity was approved by the Northeast Multi-State Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center\u2019s Commission on Accreditation for 1.0 Contact Hours. &nbsp;&nbsp;<i>Approval valid through March 4, 2024.<\/i><\/li>\n<li><em>Social Work<\/em><i>:<\/i>&nbsp;This activity has been approved by the Rhode Island College, School of Social Work, Continuing Education for Social Work for 0.1 credit hour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Participate Now!<\/h3>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves\">\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/brh5reg\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Register to access the recording<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Register Now<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/BRH5eval\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Program Evaluation Survey<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Complete Survey<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cl-panel-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/section><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Geriatric Education Series Brain Health<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1010,"featured_media":14703,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[89,86],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14701","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-geriatric-education-series","category-professional-education"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rigec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14701","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rigec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rigec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rigec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1010"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rigec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14701"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rigec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14701\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15411,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rigec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14701\/revisions\/15411"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rigec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14703"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rigec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14701"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rigec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14701"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rigec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14701"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}