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Fulmer SPICES: An Overall Assessment Tool for Older Adults
The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Short Form Assessment
The Braden Scale
The Hendrich II Fall Risk Model
Recognition of Dementia in Hospitalized Older Adults
Administering and Interpreting the Mini-Cog
Delirium: The under-recognized medical emergency
Assessing Nutrition in Older Adults
Preventing Aspiration in Older Adults with Dysphagia
Avoiding Restraints in Older Adults with Dementia
Communication Difficulties: Assessment and Interventions in Hospitalized Older Adults with Dementia
Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living
The Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale
Pain Assessment in Older Adults
The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)
Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults
The Short Michigan Alcohol Screening Instrument – Geriatric Version (SMAST-G)
Older Adult Sexuality: A Continuing Human Need
Eating and Feeding Issues in Older Adults with Dementia
The Hospital Admission Risk Profile (HARP)
The Modified Caregiver Strain Index (CSI)
Assessing Family Preferences for Participation in Care in Hospitalized Older Adults
Working with Families of Hospitalized Older Adults with Dementia
Wandering in Hospitalized Older Adults with Dementia
Assessment of Transient Urinary Incontinence in Older Adults
Elder Mistreatment Assessment
Brief Evaluation of Executive Dysfunction: An Essential Refinement in the Assessment of Cognitive Impairment
Horowitz Impact of Event Scale – Revised: An Assessment of Post-Traumatic Stress in Older Adults
GNEC Podcasts
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Atypical Presentation in Older Adults with Complex Illness
Assessment and Management of Cancer Related to Older Adults with Complex Care Needs
Critical Thinking Related to Complex Care of Older Adults
Assessment and Management of Type II Diabetes in Older Adults with Complex Care Needs
Geriatric Resources
Assessment and Management of Heart Disease Related to Complex Care of Older Adults
Interdisciplinary Teams for Older Adults with Complex Care Needs
Assessment and Management of Older Adults with Complex Illness in the Critical Care Unit
Complex Care Needs in Older Adults with Dementia
GITT Videos
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GITT Part 1
GITT Part 2
GITT Part 3
GITT Part 4
GITT Part 5
GITT Part 6
Miscellaneous Videos
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Geriatric Oral Health - Education for Health Care Professionals