Approximately 11.4% of adults over the age of 60 years will experience some form of mistreatment.

Review systemic effects of ocular medications for glaucoma and pupillary dilation.

When there is a discrepancy between one’s desired state of social connection and one’s actual relationships, a complex set of feelings termed loneliness occurs.

Humans are social beings and connections to others are vital to our health and well-being. Social isolation (i.e., the objective absence or paucity of social interactions with others) is a social determinant of health which is related to, but distinct from, the concept of loneliness (i.e., the subjective distressing feeling of being socially isolated).^1,2

Guardianship is the court appointment of legal authority over the person and property of another individual, called the ward. Consultation with an attorney or bioethicist is advised for individual patient cases.

The challenges and potential dangers of and improvements of SNF transitions of care.

Establish capacity for consent and the patient’s understanding of the need of surgery.

Define advance directives and the components that are commonly incorporated.

Identify causes of anesthesia related nerve injury.

Understand key concepts in patient safety in any care setting.

Identify and define the options for geriatric living and associated levels of care.

How will a home safety evaluation benefit your geriatric patient?