Learn a variety of practical tips and tools for performing geriatric assessments

A practical Guide to Ontario Legislation Related to Capacity

Dr. Wong presents on functional decline as we age, the importance of accurate risk assessment, linking to evidence-based risk reduction interventions, and recommendations for the identification of seniors at risk (ISAR)

Dr. Reed examines the prevalence of age-related hearing loss, types and causes of hearing loss, the effects on speech understanding, treatment options, and hearing aid evaluation and prescription

Dr. Weir discusses the four leading causes of vision loss in the elderly, including definitions, signs and symptoms, risk factors and prevention, tests and treatment plans

Learn how to assess, manage and treat chronic disease in your elderly patients

Learn about the aspects of Heart Failure pertinent to elderly patients, and review key elements of Heart Failure management

Wendy Bileski-Weir develops a greater awareness of the 2013 CDA guidelines specific to geriatric care, enhances the knowledge on changes specific to geriatric populations including: AIC targets, glucometer testing, avoidance of hypoglycemia and effective

A comprehensive examination of how to identify, assess and treat geriatric patients in the early and late stages of dementia

Learn how to identify, manage, and prevent delirium in the elderly

Learn about a biopsychosocial approach to managing behavioural symptoms in the elderly which stem from various situations, triggers and disorders

Learn the key symptoms and treatment modalities of depression, and recognize the common side effects of antidepressants in the elderly

Dr. Madan outlines the risk and protective factors for suicide in older adults, describes an approach for risk assessment and outlines plans for effective intervention

Learn how to identify and assess the risks associated with functional decline in the elderly, and review approaches to promote safe mobility and fall prevention

An overview on low trauma fractures and falls including: the importance of the fracture risk assessment, features of fall prevention exercise interventions, and best practices for fall prevention from British Columbia.

An examination of the connection between osteoporosis, fractures and falls, interventions for facture prevention and the consequences of fractures and how they impact geriatric patients.

Learn valuable techniques to access, manage and prevent pain in older adults.

Learn about the multiple facets of incontinence and the factors that contribute to it, and find out how to best assess and manage incontinence in patients.