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.

Episodes

  1. JAN 6

    Healthcare Access for Older Adults

    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 min

  2. 12/02/2025

    Alzheimer's Disease Treatment: Anti-Amyloid Therapy

    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 min

  3. 11/05/2025

    Dementia Detection: Identifying Red flags of Cognitive Decline - GFF #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 min

  4. 10/03/2025

    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 min

  5. 09/04/2025

    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 min

  6. 08/19/2025

    Climate Change: Considerations For Older Adults, Geriatric Fast Facts #109 and #112

    Climate change and extreme weather events can have signficant impacts on health, especially for older adults. This Geriatric Fast Cast explores why climate change disproportionately affects older adults, how to consider the 4Ms of geriatrics (mentation, medications, mobility, and matters most), and steps we can take to mitigate these risks. Geriatric Fast Fact #109 and Geriatric Fast Fact #112

    11 min

  7. 08/13/2025

    Long Term Care Services, Geriatric Fast Fact #41

    Long-term care services provide ongoing support for people with chronic conditions. This Geriatric Fast Cast reviews the types of long-term care, signs it may be needed, common payment challenges, and key resources for arranging care. Geriatric Fast Fact #41

    10 min

  8. 06/11/2025

    Guardianship, Geriatric Fast Facts #87 and #88

    Guardianship is a legal process that may be necessary to protect vulnerable older adults who lack decision making capacity. This Geriatric Fast Cast explains what guardianship is, how it differs from power of attorney, and when it may be needed. Geriatric Fast Fact #87 Geriatric Fast Fact #88

    10 min

  9. 03/19/2025

    Injury Prevention and Safety, Geriatric Fast Fact #106

    Older adults are at increased risk of injury. Prevention is important for decreasing this risk and protecting older adults from unnecessary injury. Geriatric Fast Fact #106

    8 min

  10. 03/19/2025

    The 4Ms, Geriatric Fast Fact #93

    Age-friendly health systems use a framework called the 4Ms to improve the complex care of older adults. This Geriatric Fast Cast describes the 4Ms and applies them to a patient example.  Geriatric Fast Fact #93.

    8 min
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    MCW Wisconsin Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Geriatric Fast Casts