Geriatric Fast Casts

MCW Wisconsin Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program
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Welcome to Geriatric Fast Casts! This is a quick, less than 10-minute, podcast to educate you on how to best care for older adults. If you're interested in more details about the topics, please visit GeriatricFastFacts.com.

  1. -3 дн.

    Older Adult Representation in Clinical Trials, Geriatric Fast Fact #126

    Older adults are often underrepresented in clinical trials despite being the patients most likely to receive many of the treatments being studied. This Geriatric Fast Cast discusses why older adult representation in clinical research matters, explores barriers to enrollment, and reviews how to apply evidence from clinical trials to older adults. GFF #126

    8 мин.

  2. 3 июн.

    Annual Influenza Vaccines and Vaccine Hesitancy in Older Adults, Geriatric Fast Facts #124 and #125

    Influenza can cause serious illness in older adults, and vaccination is the best way to protect against severe disease and hospitalization. This Geriatric Fast Cast reviews current influenza vaccine recommendations for older adults, discusses common reasons for vaccine hesitancy, and provides practical strategies for addressing concerns about influenza vaccination. Geriatric Fast Facts #124 and #125.

    11 мин.

  3. 6 мая

    Nonpharmacological Intervention for Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Dementia, Geriatric Fast Fact #123

    Neuropsychiatric symptoms such as agitation, hallucinations, sleep disturbance, and aggression are common in dementia and are often a form of communication about an unmet need. This Geriatric Fast Cast discusses common triggers for these symptoms of dementia and reviews the DICE approach (Describe, Investigate, Create, Evaluate) to help caregivers and healthcare teams respond in a structured, individualized way. GFF #123

    9 мин.

  4. 1 апр.

    Assessment of an Older Patient in the Emergency Department, Geriatric Fast Fact #58

    Older adults in the emergency department often present with non-specific symptoms and atypical findings, making assessment more challenging. This Geriatric Fast Cast reviews key strategies including obtaining baseline cognition and function, reviewing medications, broadening the differential, assessing social support, and considering goals of care. GFF #58

    8 мин.

  5. 3 мар.

    Hospice Basics, Geriatric Fast Fact #113

    Hospice is a philosophy of care and a defined insurance benefit for patients at the end of life. This Geriatric Fast Cast reviews hospice elligibility, how hospice differs from palliative care, outlines the four levels of hospice care, explains what hospice does and does not cover, and addresses common misconceptions. GFF #113.

    11 мин.

  6. 10 февр.

    Telemedicine and Geriatric Care, Geriatric Fast Fact #99

    Telemedicine has become a lasting part of healthcare for older adults. This Geriatric Fast Cast reviews the benefits of telemedicine, common challenges, practical approaches to virtual visits, and how to choose the right visit for the right patient. GFF #99

    9 мин.

  7. 6 янв.

    Healthcare Access for Older Adults, Geriatric Fast Fact #114

    Older adults may face barriers to accessing healthcare. This Geriatric Fast Cast explores what healthcare access really means, why it impacts outcomes, specific considerations for older adults, and practical ways clinicians can identify and reduce access barriers through team-based care. GFF #114

    11 мин.

  8. 02.12.2025

    Alzheimer's Disease Treatment: Anti-Amyloid Therapy, Geriatric Fast Fact #115

    Anti-amyloid therapy is the first disease modifying treatment for Alzheimer's disease. This Geriatric Fast Cast reviews who qualifies, the modest benefits, key risks such as ARIA, and the importance of shared decision-making in treatment decisions. GFF #115

    9 мин.
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Welcome to Geriatric Fast Casts! This is a quick, less than 10-minute, podcast to educate you on how to best care for older adults. If you're interested in more details about the topics, please visit GeriatricFastFacts.com.

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    MCW Wisconsin Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program
  • Годы выхода
    2025 - 2026
  • Выпуски
    16
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    Без ненормативной лексики
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    © 2025
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