Iowa Geriatric Education Center GeriaCast Podcast
1) Practical Issues Related to Medication Use in Dementia
Dr. Schleich will discuss: the background and prevalence of dementia in the United States; the importance of a thorough medication review, and appropriate steps involved when conducting a medication r...Show More
2) Identification of Potentially Inappropriate Medications: The Beers Criteria – Update 2015
Dr. Reist will discuss: potentially inappropriate medications in an older adult's medication regimen; common adverse events resulting from the use of potentially inappropriate medications; potentially...Show More
3) Cognitive Impairment and Oral Health
Dr. Marchini will discuss: how cognitive impairment negatively affects oral health; adverse effects of inadequate oral health for cognitively impaired patients; how to improve oral health of cognitive...Show More
4) Early Detection of Different Types of Dementia
Dr. Schultz will discuss: the purpose of identifying mild cognitive changes to detect early dementia; the early cognitive changes that may be seen in Alzheimer's and vascular-related dementia; the Hac...Show More
5) Transitions in Care for Older Adults
Dr. Smith will discuss: the landscape of factors that contribute to care transitions; common challenges related to transitions between care settings; online resources designed to promote quality trans...Show More
6) Cognitive Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
Dr. Narayanan will discuss: non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease; what brain systems are involved in Parkinson's disease; what treatments are available for non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disea...Show More
7) Emotional and Cognitive Concerns in the Treatment of Older Adults with Chronic Lung Disease
Dr. Hoth will discuss: the importance of taking the time to better understand psychosocial concerns in patients with chronic lung disease; barriers to the recognition of psychosocial issues in older a...Show More
8) Choosing Wisely: Diabetes
Dr. Butler will discuss: diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes; the function of insulin and the role it plays in the body's normal function; screening and testing of diabetes; and how depression, tre...Show More
9) Nutrition Considerations in Advanced Dementia
Dr. Clark will discuss: the technical aspects of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement; current recommendations for tube nutrition in advanced dementia; meaningful informed consent ...Show More
10) Exercise Effects on the Brain and Cognition in Healthy Aging and Dementia Populations
Dr. Voss will discuss: the effects of aging on brain structure and function; the difference between physical activity and fitness; the effects of physical activity and fitness on brain structure and f...Show More
Exercise Effects on the Brain and Cognition in Healthy Aging and Dementia Populations
1:02:35 | Jun 1st, 2015