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The South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (SFGWEP) podcast series is committed to providing interprofessional programs to maintain and improve the health of ethnically and culturally diverse older adults from underserved areas across Florida, educating and training health professionals in health promotion and prevention, emphasizing undergraduate and graduate professional education, and serving the needs of underserved with innovative teaching and clinical experiences. The GWEP educates, encourages, enhances, and continually promotes the profession of geriatrics to the community at all levels of education, and provides ongoing education and information dissemination.
Episodes
Monday Aug 15, 2022
Elder Care Coordination
Monday Aug 15, 2022
Monday Aug 15, 2022
Guest Speaker: Kathy L. Cerminara, JD, LLM, JSD
Hosted by: Gerald M. Morris, J.D., LLM
This podcast features :
- An explanation of eldercare coordination, a form of dispute resolution designed to reduce conflict when parties disagree about decisions affecting the life and health of the elderly patient.
- A discussion of eldercare coordination within guardianship proceedings.
- A peek into the future at the possible use of eldercare coordination to avoid guardianship proceedings.
About Us
South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program: https://www.nova.edu/gwep/index.html
Nova Southeastern University: https://www.nova.edu/about/index.html
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine: https://osteopathic.nova.edu/aboutus/index.html
** This podcast was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3.5M with 25% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government..**
Friday Jul 15, 2022
Effective Communication Strategies in Dementia Care
Friday Jul 15, 2022
Friday Jul 15, 2022
Guest Speaker: Dayne DuVall, LMT, CAEd
Hosted by: Dr. Vincent Guida, M.D.
This podcast features :
- Alzheimer’s and related dementias gradually diminish a person’s ability to communicate.
- Clinicians should listen closely to family members - they know the condition of your patient.
- We need to retrain our mindset to understand that “behaviors” are really forms of communication.
- Clinicians need to understand what the family and front line workers are experiencing on a day-to-day basis.
- Primary Care Physicians should be better prepared to care for patients (and family members) living with dementia.
About Us
South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program: https://www.nova.edu/gwep/index.html
Nova Southeastern University: https://www.nova.edu/about/index.html
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine: https://osteopathic.nova.edu/aboutus/index.html
** This podcast was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3.5M with 25% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government..**
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Falls Risk and Prevention
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Guest Speaker: Dr. Debra F. Stern, PT, DPT, DBA, CLT, CEEAA, CFPS
Hosted by: Naushira Pandya M.D., CMD, FACP
Dr. Debra Stern, Physical Therapist, educator, and fall prevention specialist, leads us in a discussion on:
- The scope of falls as a public health issue and CDC STEADI initiatives for fall prevention across the continuum of care
- Prevention of falls as the best management
- Consequences of falls to aging adults from a quality of life after fall perspective and financial costs
- Challenge of falls in the acute care setting and post-discharge
- Effective approaches: Interprofessional communication, acknowledgment, and agreement that all team members play an active role in mobilizing patients
- Recognition that all aging adults admitted to the hospital are fall risks and need a physician and NPP referral for ensuring continuing rehab post-hospitalization following discharge
About Us
South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program: https://www.nova.edu/gwep/index.html
Nova Southeastern University: https://www.nova.edu/about/index.html
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine: https://osteopathic.nova.edu/aboutus/index.html
** This podcast was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3.5M with 25% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government..**
Monday May 16, 2022
Spirituality: Let’s Talk About the Elderly
Monday May 16, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
Guest Speaker: Janet Roseman-Halsband, Ph.D., M.S., R-DMT
Hosted by: Sweta Tewary, PhD, MSW, BI
This podcast features a discussion on:
- Why spirituality matters.
- The importance of spirituality for the elderly population.
- Understanding some of the research literature on spirituality and medicine.
- Healthcare providers' philosophies on spirituality in general with their patients.
- The role of stress and resilience in patient care and spiritual processes.
About Us
South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program: https://www.nova.edu/gwep/index.html
Nova Southeastern University: https://www.nova.edu/about/index.html
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine: https://osteopathic.nova.edu/aboutus/index.html
** This podcast was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3.5M with 25% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government..**
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Time Limited Trials in Intensive Care Unit
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Guest Speaker: Kathy L. Cerminara, JD, LLM, JSD
Hosted by: Gerald M. Morris, JD, LLM
This podcast features :
- The reasons why offering time-limited trials to patients in the ICU can be useful in conversations with family members.
- An example of a time-limited trial conversation.
- A discussion of current research about the efficacy of such time-limited trials in achieving high-quality patient-centered care.
- Suggestions for facilities seeking to familiarize their staff with time-limited trial communication.
About Us
South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program: https://www.nova.edu/gwep/index.html
Nova Southeastern University: https://www.nova.edu/about/index.html
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine: https://osteopathic.nova.edu/aboutus/index.html
** This podcast was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3.5M with 25% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government..**
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Mediterranean diet and its role in the prevention of chronic diseases
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Guest Speaker: Melinda Luis, M.S., RD, LDN
Hosted by: Kimberly Valenti, M.S.
This podcast features :
• A discussion on the principles of the Mediterranean diet.
• The ways in which older adults can benefit from the Mediterranean diet.
• Information on foods that have benefits to health promotion and disease prevention.
• Resources available in the community on nutrition guidance for older adults.
About Us
South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program: https://www.nova.edu/gwep/index.html
Nova Southeastern University: https://www.nova.edu/about/index.html
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine: https://osteopathic.nova.edu/aboutus/index.html
** This podcast was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3.5M with 25% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government..**
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Video Supplements to Advance Directives
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Guest Speaker: Kathy L. Cerminara, JD, LLM, JSD
Hosted by: Gerald M. Morris, JD, LLM
This podcast features :
• A discussion of the use of video to express end-of-life treatment wishes.
• Advice on using such video supplements to help determine what a patient meant when drafting their advance directive documents.
• Emphasis on the use of such video supplements to head off or resolve conflicts about treatment decisions near the end of life.
• Reference to resources about such video supplements that can be used for the education of staff and other groups.
About Us
South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program: https://www.nova.edu/gwep/index.html
Nova Southeastern University: https://www.nova.edu/about/index.html
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine: https://osteopathic.nova.edu/aboutus/index.html
** This podcast was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $700K with 25% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government..**
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Tips on over-the-counter products for older adults
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Guest Speaker: Andrea Levin, Pharm.D., BCACP
Hosted by: Sweta Tewary, Ph.D., MSW, MS
This podcast features :
• A discussion on over-the-counter products for older adults from a board-certified ambulatory care pharmacist's perspective.
About Us
South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program: https://www.nova.edu/gwep/index.html
Nova Southeastern University: https://www.nova.edu/about/index.html
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine: https://osteopathic.nova.edu/aboutus/index.html
** This podcast was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $700K with 25% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government..**
Friday Oct 15, 2021
Vision and Eye Care for Older Adults
Friday Oct 15, 2021
Friday Oct 15, 2021
Guest Speaker: So-Yeon (Sharon) Lee, O.D., FAAO, Dipl-ABO
Hosted by: Sashah Damier, M.B.A., CRCP-I
This podcast discussion features:
• Identifying the common eye conditions that affect older adults including but not limited to presbyopia, dry eyes, floaters, eyelid problems, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy,
• The most common causes of blindness and visual impairment in older adults,
• The impact of visual impairment in older adults on their overall health management, daily living activities, and mobility/falls,
• Impact of diabetes on the vision and eye health, and recommendations of proactive/preventive measures to minimize vision loss due to diabetes, and
• The availability of low vision rehabilitation services for those with visual impairment to maintain their daily living skills, independence, and improve the overall quality of life.
About Us
South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program: https://www.nova.edu/gwep/index.html
Nova Southeastern University: https://www.nova.edu/about/index.html
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine: https://osteopathic.nova.edu/aboutus/index.html
** This podcast was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $700K with 25% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government..**
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Dementia Prevention and Brain Health
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Guest Speaker: Raymond Ownby, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A.
Hosted by: Nicole Cook, Ph.D., MPA
This podcast features :
• A discussion on Dementia prevention in older adults from a clinician's perspective.
• Research and expert opinion showcasing that lifestyle interventions may be effective in slowing cognitive decline and even preventing dementia.
• Helping patients develop and maintain a brain-healthy lifestyle that includes exercise, a healthy diet, cognitive activities may be an effective strategy.
• Effective behavior change strategies and support may be essential in helping patients in developing brain healthy lifestyles.
About Us
South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program: https://www.nova.edu/gwep/index.html
Nova Southeastern University: https://www.nova.edu/about/index.html
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine: https://osteopathic.nova.edu/aboutus/index.html
** This podcast was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $700K with 25% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government..**