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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
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
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
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
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
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..**
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
Guest Speaker: Meenakshi Patel, MD , FACP, MMM, CMD
Hosted by: Naushira Pandya M.D., CMD, FACP
This podcast features :
• A discussion on heart failure in older adults from a clinician's perspective.
• The challenges and strategies to manage this condition in medically complex 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 $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..**
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Guest Speaker: Naushira Pandya M.D., CMD, FACP
Hosted by: Hady Masri, D.O.
This podcast features :
• A discussion on diabetes management in older adults from a clinician's perspective.
• The challenges and strategies to manage this condition in medically complex older adults.
• Patient-centered goals of care and approaches to avoid hypoglycemia.
• Optimal selection of therapeutic agents for older adults with comorbidities, and the utilization of newer agents for those with cardiovascular and renal complications.
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..**