{"id":14715,"date":"2022-12-12T11:36:24","date_gmt":"2022-12-12T16:36:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rigec-draft\/?p=14715"},"modified":"2025-05-02T10:18:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T14:18:07","slug":"quality-of-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rigec\/quality-of-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Quality of Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rigec\/programs\/cpe\/#Geriatric-Education-Series\">Geriatric Education Series<\/a><\/h1>\n<h1>Quality of Life<\/h1>\n<p><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>Driving and Older Adults<\/h1>\n<pre><em>Presented October 29, 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>Detect risks and red flags related to driving disability.<\/li>\n<li>Identify risk reduction interventions for older drivers.<\/li>\n<li>Ascertain resources for assessment, intervention, counseling, and transportation for older drivers.<\/li>\n<li>Discuss ethical and legal issues involved in reporting unsafe drivers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Presenter<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Alice Pomidor, MD, MPH<br \/>\nGeriatrics Physician,&nbsp;Nancy Van Vessem Center for Healthy Aging,&nbsp;Tallahassee, FL<\/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\/qolm1reg\" 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\/QOL1eval\" 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><\/section><section id=\"module-2\" class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Module 2<\/h1><\/p>\n<h1>Urinary Incontinence Concerns in Older Adults<\/h1>\n<pre><em>Presented December 20, 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>Understand the prevalence of urinary incontinence in the older population<\/li>\n<li>Be able to list and briefly describe the primary types of urinary incontinence<\/li>\n<li>Understand transient causes of urinary incontinence<\/li>\n<li>List treatment options for urinary incontinence<\/li>\n<li>Know where to refer out for urinary incontinence<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Presenter<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Kendra Bisconti, PT, DPT&nbsp;&nbsp;<br \/>\nSpaulding Pelvic Rehabilitation at Care New England<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Accreditation\/Designations<\/h3>\n<p>Certificate of Completions are available 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\/qolm2reg\" 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\/QOLM2-Eval \" 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><\/section><section id=\"module-3\" class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Module 3<\/h1><\/p>\n<h1>Addressing Hearing Loss:&nbsp; A Common Problem for Older Adults<\/h1>\n<pre><em>Presented January 11, 2023 | 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 associations between age-related hearing loss and cognitive and physical declines.<\/li>\n<li>Practice good communication strategies that help listeners with hearing loss.<\/li>\n<li>Discuss Potential benefits-of-over the counter hearing aids.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Presenter<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Sara K. Mamo, AuD, PhD, CCC-A<br \/>\nAssistant Professor, Department of Communication Disorders<br \/>\nSchool of Public Health, UMass-Amherst<\/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\/qolm3hearingreg\" 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\/QOLM3-Eval\" 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><\/section><section id=\"module-4\" class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Module 4<\/h1><\/p>\n<h1>Geriatric Syndromes<\/h1>\n<pre><em>Scheduled January 25, 2023 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. <\/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 signs and symptoms indicative of geriatric syndromes and how to best support patients once identified.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Presenter<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>John Stoukides, MD, RPh<br \/>\nDirector of Geriatrics, Roger Williams Medical Center<\/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\/qolm4reg\" 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\/QOLM4-Eval\" 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><\/section><section id=\"module-5\" class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Module 5<\/h1><\/p>\n<h1>Aging and Sleep:&nbsp; Practical Considerations<\/h1>\n<pre><em>Presented March 21, 2023 | 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 basics of normal sleep.<\/li>\n<li>Describe and apply basic behavioral strategies to improve sleep.<\/li>\n<li>Realize how aging and cognitive decline impact sleep.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Presenter<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Susan McCurry, PhD<br \/>\nResearch Professor Emeritus<br \/>\nUniversity of Washington, School of Nursing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Accreditation\/Designations<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/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\/Qol5-Sleep_Reg\" 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\/QOL5-Slp_Eval\" 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><\/section><section id=\"module-6\" class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Module 6<\/h1><\/p>\n<h1>Skin Matters:&nbsp; Addressing Skin Health in Older Adults<\/h1>\n<pre><em>Presented April 10, 2023 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. <\/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>&nbsp;Describe skin changes that occur with aging.<\/li>\n<li>Know the basics of what skin cancer looks like and when to refer.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>List best strategies to address a common issue, dry itchy skin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Presenter<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Lisa Ahava, PA-C, MPH, MHS<br \/>\nCoastal Medical, RI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Accreditation\/Designations<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/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\/QOL6-skin_reg\" 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\/QOL6-skinEval\" 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><\/section><section id=\"module-7\" class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Module 7<\/h1><\/p>\n<h1>Understanding Elderspeak: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals<\/h1>\n<pre><em>Presented January 30, 2025 | 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 common features of elderspeak.<\/li>\n<li>Describe factors influencing the occurrence of elderspeak.<\/li>\n<li>Discuss potential consequences of the use of elderspeak in medical settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Presenters<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Jean K. Gordon, PhD, CCC-SLP<\/strong><br \/>\nDepartment of Communicative Disorders, University of RI<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clarissa A. Shaw, PhD, RN&nbsp;<\/strong><br \/>\nCollege of Nursing, University of Iowa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Accreditation\/Designations<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nursing<\/strong>: This continuing education activity has been 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. Valid through January 14, 2027.<\/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\/qoledrspkreg\" 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\/qoledrspkeval\" 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<h3><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Hind, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 1.3rem\"><\/section><\/div><\/section><\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Geriatric Education Series Quality of Life<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1010,"featured_media":14717,"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-14715","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\/14715","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=14715"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rigec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14715\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15409,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rigec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14715\/revisions\/15409"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rigec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14717"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rigec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14715"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rigec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14715"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rigec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14715"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}