Divisions of
Geriatric Medicine & Care of the Elderly

Mandatory Readings

Schedule: Academic Half Day

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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
   • Timed Up-and-Go Test
   • Tools for Gait and Balanc
   • Finding Balance Alberta (website)
4. Urinary Incontinence
• 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
7. Medicolegal Issues