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.

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    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 phút

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    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 phút

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    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 phút

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    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 phút

  5. 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 phút

  6. 05/11/2025

    Dementia Detection: Identifying Red flags of Cognitive Decline - Geriatric Fast Fact #95

    Early detection of cognitive decline can lead to earlier identification, planning, and treatment for dementia. This Geriatric Fast Cast discusses key red flags and how families, care partners, patients, and clinicians can work together to recognize and address cognitive changes. Geriatric Fast Fact #95

    9 phút

  7. 03/10/2025

    Inappropriate Sexual Behavior and the Dementia Patient, Geriatric Fast Fact #53

    Inappropriate sexual behaviors (ISB) can be a challenging behavioral symptom in people living with dementia. This Geriatric Fast Cast explains what causes ISB and offers practical approaches to managing it while supporting caregivers and families. Geriatric Fast Fact #53

    10 phút

  8. 04/09/2025

    Medical Decision-Making Capacity Assessment, Geriatric Fast Fact #60

    Assessing medical decision-making capacity can be complex. This Geriatric Fast Cast reviews the four key elements of capacity, common factors that complicate assessment, and how to identify a surrogate decision maker when a patient lacks capacity. Geriatric Fast Fact #60

    11 phút
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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
  • Năm hoạt động
    2025 - 2026
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    © 2025
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