MODULE 1: GI -- The Long
and Short of It
Identify symptoms, causes and diagnosis of small intestine bacterial
overgrowth in older adults
Recognize the symptoms, complications and treatment of GERD
Define, evaluate and treat constipation
MODULE 2: Getting Around -- Assistive
Technology
Develop awareness of state-of-the-art assistive technologies
Discuss low-vision technology with patients
Advise older patients on reorganizing their homes to improve their
safety and convenience
MODULE
3: Drugs and the Elderly
Identify potential adverse reactions to prescription drugs, OTC medications,
vitamins/herbs, alcohol and tobacco
Modify behavior of patients with medication, alcohol and tobacco dependence
Utilize
the Internet to locate sources of lower cost prescription drugs and
senior drug programs
MODULE
4: The Neurology Connection
Identify the symptoms, diagnosis and current treatment of Parkinson's
Disease
Define TIA, list risks of stroke, and identify work-up and treatment
of TIAs
Recognize and categorize the different types of tremors and their
underlying cause and treatment
MODULE
5: Losing It -- Physical Deficits of
Aging
Identify symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of osteoarthritis
Recognize and treat postprandial hypotension
Identify symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism in older
adults
MODULE
6: Moderated Patient Roundtable
-- Care Expectations of Older Adults from Health Professionals
Moderated round
table discussion with six older adults about their areas of satisfaction,
dissatisfaction, expectations, and perceptions of health care and health
care providers
Gain insight into older patients' perception of their health care
Provide more personalized care for your older patients
Use questionnaire to determine patient preferences
