Complex or Chronic Illness in Older Adults

Radiation Therapy in the Management of High Risk Nonmetastatic Prostate Cancer in the Geriatric Population - #51

Describes the role of radiation therapy in the management of high risk non-metastatic prostate cancer.

Radiation Therapy in the Management of Low and Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer in the Geriatric Population - #49

Understand the course of treatment for patients with low and intermediate risk prostate cancer.

Radiation Therapy in the Management of Early Stage Breast Cancer in the Geriatric Population - #48

Assess magnitude of benefit for radiation after breast conserving surgery.

When do I get an echo on my asymptomatic patient with severe aortic stenosis? - #44

This Fast Fact reviews the pathophysiology of severe asymptomatic aortic stenosis and helps determine when to order a Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE) for diagnostic evaluation.

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus - #34

An approach to diagnoses of geriatric patients who have suspected NPH.

Peri-operative Management of Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders in the State of Wisconsin - #33

A summary of the risk factors, incidence, and survival associated with intraoperative cardiac arrest.

Basic Assessment of Tinnitus - #31

Initial diagnosis of tinnitus by history and physical exam.

Interpreting Echocardiographic Changes - #24

Learn practical interpretations of echocardiographic changes.

Antiplatelet Therapy in Coronary Disease - #23

Review antiplatelet therapy in coronary artery disease.

The 4Ms of Age Friendly Healthcare Delivery: #3: Mobility - #103

Mobility is one of the 4 Ms of an Age-Friendly healthcare system. This “M” emphasizes mobility.

In 2017, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), the John A Hartford Foundation (JAHF), the American Hospital Association (AHA), and the Catholic Health Association (CHA) of the United States addressed the development of age-friendly health systems using a clinical framework to improve the complex care of older adults.

These organizations defined and operationalized age-friendly care following the guidelines of beneficence, evidence-based medicine, and patient/family aligned goals and concerns. The 4M Framework was the result: What Matters Most, Mentation, Mobility, and Medication. A 5^th M is often incorporated to include Multi-Morbidity, which calls attention to the multiple, often inter-related, health problems that many older adults face. This Geriatric Fast Fact focuses on Mobility.

The 4Ms of Age Friendly Healthcare Delivery: #2 - Mentation - #102

Mentation is one of the 4Ms of an Age-Friendly healthcare system.

These organizations defined and operationalized age-friendly care following the guidelines of beneficence, evidence-based medicine, and patient/family aligned goals and concerns. The 4M Framework was the result: What Matters Most, Mentation, Mobility, and Medication. A 5^th M is sometimes incorporated to include Multi-Morbidity, which calls attention to the multiple, often inter-related, health problems that many older adults face.

QT Prolongation: Risk Factors and Considerations - #100

Review medical conditions and medications that can prolong QT

Telemedicine and Geriatric Care - #99

Older adults may have fewer options for transportation to medical appointments. Telemedicine (telephone or audio-visual communication) can improve patient health, lower healthcare costs, reduce wait times, reach a broader geographic region, and limit unnecessary exposures of patients to infection.

Alzheimer’s Association Direct Connect Referral - #96

Navigating the diagnosis and progression of Alzheimer’s Disease or another dementia can be overwhelming to patients and their caregivers.

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

Dementia is a growing public health concern with timely diagnosis an important part of high-quality care for older adults.

Geriatric Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation - #92

By assessing comorbidities, frailty and disease status in context of function and care goals, the appropriateness of cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation for geriatric patients can be determined.