Divisions of Geriatric Medicine & Care of the Elderly

Geriatrics Academic Half Day (MED555)

READINGS MANDATORY

APPROACH

SELF-STUDY MODULES

ADDITIONAL REFERENCE

ONLINE EVALUATION

CONTACT

 

 

Mandatory Readings

To ensure a rewarding learning experience for yourself in the CBL and IP sessions, it is crucial to complete the readings on the subject before coming to the respective academic half day sessions
(click here to access the schedule).

To read online, left click at the hyperlink. To print, click at the printer icon from your browser. 

To download a copy of the material to your computer hard drive, right click at the link.  From the pop-up menu, select "Save Target As ...".

1. Delirium
• supplemental reading - Frailty and Aging
2. Dementia
• supplement reading -
  • Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: A statement for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.  Stroke published online July 21, 2011.
  • Vascular Cognitive Impairment
3. Falls
   • supplemental materials
   • Data collection for Falls
• Tools for Gait and Balance
• Finding Balance Alberta (website)
4. Urinary Incontinence
• supplemental materials
  • Algorithm for Assessment of Urinary Incontinence
  • Algorithm for LUTS for Older Male
  • Assessment Questionnaire
5. Adverse Events and Adverse Drug Reactions
6. Transitions of Care

 

Updated Jan 7, 2015