Module 1 -The Physiology of Normal Aging
 
Strength in the Elderly: Dr. Patrick J. Bird

Normal Memory Changes in Older Adults: Dr. Robin West

Normal Changes to Sleep Patterns in Older Adults: Dr. George J. Caranasos

Post Test and Evaluation - Module 1

Supplemental Material - Module 1

Sunset Newsletter

Suggestions for Improving Sleep

 

 

Module 2 - Recognizing the Signs: Cancer Screening in the Elderly

Breast Cancer Screening in the Elderly: Dr. Patricia Abbitt

Screening the Elderly for Colon Cancer: Dr. Alison Bartfield

Recognizing Skin Cancer in Older Adults: Dr. Frank Flowers

Post Test and Evaluation - Module 2

Supplemental Material - Module 2

American Cancer Society Recommendations for Early Breast Cancer Detection

Colon Cancer Screening Tables

Skin Cancers -- Please note that when you click on an image you must use the browser "back" button to return to the main "Molehill page." The page's links do not go back to the main "Molehill page."

 


 

Module 3 - Immediate Care Response
 
Early Evaluation of Patients with Chest Pain: Dr. C. Richard Conti

Emergency Response to Stroke: Dr. Stephen Nadeau

Evaluating Fever in Elderly Patients: Dr. Jennifer Janelle

Post Test and Evaluation - Module 3

Supplemental Material - Module 3

Tables: Emergency Response to Stroke

Table I: Fever in the Elderly -- Please note that this site requires you to register -- simply follow their directions. Also, please use browser "back" key to return to this page

Case Studies - Module 3

References


 

Module 4 - Controlling Infectious Disease

Immunizations: Dr. John Meuleman

Dealing with Herpez Zoster: Dr. Bradley Bender

Antibiotic Resistant Organizations: Reuben Ramphal

Post Test and Evaluation - Module 4

Supplemental Material - Module 4

Immunization Table for Older Adults

Shingles/Herpes Zoster Photos

Multi-drug Resistant Organisms -- Please use browser "back" key to return to this page

Case Studies - Module 4

 

 

Module 5 - The Psychosocial Impact of Loss for the Elderly

Loss of Loved One: Dr. Felix Berardo

Loss of Home: Dr. Judith deMontmollin

Loss of Independence: Dr. Maria Vera

Post Test and Evaluation - Module 5

Supplemental Material - Module 5

Grief Assessment

 References

 

 

Module 6 - Ethnogeriatrics: Knowing the Difference


Cross Culture-Treating Elderly African-American Patients: Ms.Vivian Filer

Cross Culture-Treating Hispanic Older Adults: Ms. Carmen Rodrigues

Treating the Rural White Elderly: Dr. Claydell Horne

Post Test and Evaluation - Module 6

Supplemental Material - Module 6

Tables: Ethnic Differences in Treatment Preferences -- African Americans vs. Caucasians

Table: Hispanic Culture Themes

Tables: Projections Hispanic Elderly Population by Age and Hispanic Origin

Cultural Issues: Overview -- Please use browser "back" key to return to this page

African-Americans

Hispanic and Latino

Asian Americans

Native Americans

References

 

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