Oregon Geriatric Education Center

09/15/2018

Earthquakes can and do happen right here in Oregon. If you or a member of your family has special health needs, here are some ways you can prepare. You can get more info from American Red Cross: http://ow.ly/m7M030lMviw

06/28/2017

Dr. Elizabeth Eckstrom shares her passion for geriatric medicine on "Think Out Loud"

There aren't enough geriatricians to go around — about 20 in Portland — making it more difficult for aging Americans to secure one as their primary care provider.

05/16/2017

"Falls Prevention eduction: Interprofessional training to enhance collaborative practice" Published in the latest issue of Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, Issue 2
http://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/B6zaEWVBpnn7xUAnMeGK/full

(2017). Falls prevention education: Interprofessional training to enhance collaborative practice. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education: Vol. 38, No. 2, pp. 232-243. doi: 10.1080/02701960.2015.1127809

05/10/2016

Today marks the launch of BronchandNTM360social.org, an online, global social networking platform for individuals affected by bronchiectasis and/or NTM lung disease. Hundreds of thousands live with bronchiectasis and/or NTM. Do you? Join the community today: www.BronchandNTM360social.org

01/27/2016

http://nyti.ms/1OKYvPg

Amid a rising tide of older adults, there are fewer specialists to treat them. Most residents would rather do something else.

07/10/2015

July 15th webinar: Take a Stand to Prevent Falls in Oregon

Falls are the leading cause of injury death among adults age 65 and older in Oregon, and the rate is increasing as our population ages. Most falls can be prevented. Hosted Lisa Shields with the Public Health Injury Prevention program, this webinar will share the latest data, strategies, and resources on preventing falls among older adults, including how to participate in National Falls Prevention Awareness Day this year.

Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6711876739259184898

By clicking this button, you submit your information to the webinar organizer, who will use it to communicate with you regarding this event and their other services.

07/07/2015

FREE half-day "Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance" refresher trainings! July 17, 800 NE Oregon St, Portland OR

Register for morning session: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/morning-session-tcmbb-refresher-training-tickets-17278349007

Register for afternoon session: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afternoon-session-tcmbb-refresher-training-tickets-17278458334

Sponsored by the Oregon Public Health Division, this 1/2-day refresher training with Suman Barkhas will be from 8am to 11:30am, Friday July 17. Parking is very limited, so please plan to use public transportation or pay for garage or street parking, or you may park at the Lloyd Center (10 minute wal…

06/15/2015

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is TODAY - June 15
It’s an opportunity to share information and spread awareness about abuse, neglect, and exploitation in later life. Everyone can make a difference, but together, we can unite as one nation. Take a stand against elder abuse!

http://www.acl.gov/NewsRoom/Observances/WEAAD/index.aspx

Millions of older persons are abused, neglected, and exploited. Once a year on June 15, communities and municipalities around the world plan activities and programs to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). It’s an opportunity to share information and spread awareness about abuse, neglec…

05/29/2015

FREE webinar: "Improving Aging Services for LGBT Seniors"

This webinar from the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging will address ways to help LGBT older adults feel more included in accessing community health and social services.

Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8943202546939933185

Webinar organizers are prohibited from soliciting confidential personal information (credit card information, social security numbers, etc.) in the registration form. This questionnaire is not intended to handle sensitive data.

05/06/2015

Are You Asking Older Adult Patients the Right Questions?
Watch this Medscape video (login account is free) to help start a conversation between health care providers and their patients 65 and older about ways to prevent falls.
Brought to you by the CDC's STEADI initiative "Stopping Elderly Accidents Deaths and Injuries"
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/841020

04/08/2015

FREE webinar presented by HRSA: Addressing the Needs of the Transgender Patient
April 30, 2015; 10:00-11:30am PST

This webinar aims to build competency in addressing the clinical needs of transgender patients in a culturally appropriate manner. The target audience is HRSA grantees, healthcare providers, public health officials, and advocates wanting to improve their competency in serving the needs of the transgender patients in their practices.

Register at: https://hrsa.connectsolutions.com/healthcare_needs/event/login.html

03/25/2015

"Less than half of seniors diagnosed with Alzheimer's or their caregivers are aware of the diagnosis" - from the 2015 Facts and Figures just released by the Alzheimer's Association.

KNOW the 10 SIGNS campaign is a national education effort to increase awareness of the warning signs of Alzheimer's disease and of the benefits of early detection and diagnosis:
http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_10_signs_of_alzheimers.asp

Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer's. Learn the 10 early signs of Alzheimer's and what to do if you notice them.

03/19/2015

Do you live in the Salem, OR area? Do you want to be trained in Tai Chi instruction?
FREE 2-day training: Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance
April 17-18
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tai-chi-moving-for-better-balance-instructor-training-salem-tickets-16105267288

Sponsored by the Oregon Public Health Division, this 2-day training will be from 9am to 4pm, April 17-18; attendance both days is required for certification. Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance (TCMBB) is an evidence-based balance training regimen designed for older adults and people with balance dis…

02/10/2015

This tax season, don't forget...
Oregon Tax Checkoff for Alzheimer's Research:

When filling out your tax return, fill in code 21 for Alzheimer’s Research on lines 66 and 67.

If you use tax return software, select Alzheimer’s Research from the charitable check-off drop-down menu.

100 percent of your donation will go toward funding important research projects to treat and prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

02/05/2015

FREE Caregiver trainings available statewide - see if there are any close to you!
www.OregonCarePartners.com

No-Cost Oregon Care Partners is pleased to be able to provide quality Alzheimer's training to caregivers across all of Oregon.

01/02/2015

Program serving individuals with late stage dementia - looking for eligible participants!

http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/schools/school-of-nursing/about/centers/oregon-geriatric-education/sundance.cfm

Volunteers of America Sundance Program for individuals with late stage dementia

11/17/2014

FREE online training!
Oral Health and Dementia, is sponsored by the Virginia Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Commission’s AlzPossible Initiative. It addresses the importance of routine oral health care and tips to provide oral care to individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease.

http://alzpossible.org/new/webinars-2/hands-on/oral-health-and-dementia/

11/11/2014

Across the nation, places like The Sequoias are trying to reduce the number of falls among their increasingly elderly residents while satisfying people’s desire to live life as they choose.

10/13/2014

Just arrived in Baker City- excited to deliver our Falls Prevention workshop to interprofessional healthcare teams in eastern Oregon!

10/03/2014

Saturday's Tai Chi flash mob in downtown Portland was a huge success - promoting public awareness of health, vibrant aging while having fun!

10/03/2014

2014 HCBS Conference Materials Available On-Line - FREE

Presentations from the 2014 Home and Community-Based Services Conference are available online. The annual event sponsored by the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD) focused on programs and services to help keep people independent in their own homes.

http://nasuad.org/hcbs-conference/2014-hcbs-conference-materials-and-video-presentations

09/23/2014

Its Falls Prevention Awareness Day! Share this info with someone you love:

09/04/2014

Tai Chi Flash Mob in downtown Portland!!!
Saturday Sept 27th at noon:
Celebrate Falls Prevention Awareness Month and help spread the message that senior falls are preventable
www.americanstyletaichi.com/special.html

09/03/2014

Its FALLS PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH!!!
What are four things that YOU can do to prevent falls:
1) Begin a regular exercise program
2) Have your health care provider review your medicines
3) Have your vision checked
4) Make your home safer
http://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/falls/WhatYouCanDoToPreventFalls.html

Exercise is one of the most important ways to lower your chances of falling. It makes you stronger and helps you feel better. Exercises that improve balance and coordination (like Tai Chi) are the most helpful. Lack of exercise leads to weakness and increases your chances of falling. Ask your doctor…

08/26/2014

"What Are Old People For?: Building a Community For All Ages"
September 23rd - Join this FREE community awareness event and engagement project for the Action Plan for Age Friendly Portland designed to stimulate an intergenerational dialogue to help build a community for all ages.
More info at http://tinyurl.com/agefriendlyport

07/30/2014

FREE 5-week online course on Interprofessional Collaborative Healthcare Practice: brought to you by UCSF

https://www.coursera.org/course/interprofessional

Collaboration and Communication in Healthcare: Interprofessional Practice is a free online class taught by Maria Wamsley, Angel Chen, Josette Rivera, Susan Hyde and Rebecca Shunk of University of California, San Francisco

07/26/2014

U.S. News nationally ranks OHSU Geriatrics!
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital is the No. 1 hospital in Oregon, according to U.S. News and World Report's Best Hospitals 2014-15, and ranks among the best in the nation in five specialties - including geriatrics

http://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/or/oregon-health-and-science-university-6920570

Oregon Health and Science University Hospital in Portland, OR is ranked nationally in 5 adult and 10 pediatric specialties. It was also high-performing in 8 adult specialties, as shown below. Oregon Health and Science University Hospital is a 522-bed general medical and surgical facility with 29,787…

07/18/2014

Take advantage of these FREE ONLINE TRAININGS about how to work with people with a variety of types of disabilities:
Brought to you by OHSU's Office on Disability & Health, the NW ADA Centers and the Oregon Public Health Division. To register, send an email with your name, email, and city to Jo at the NW ADA Center at [email protected].

07/03/2014

Webinar Series on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias:

July 22 - "Updates on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Resources"

FREE registration info at http://www.acl.gov/NewsRoom/NewsInfo/2014/2014-Webinars-Alz.aspx

The Administration for Community Living (ACL), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are collaborating to host a webinar series to increase knowledge about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and…

06/24/2014

Advocating for Geriatric Education Centers today!

06/18/2014

A superb new book that approaches the journey of dementia from the family caregiver's point of view.
"Help is Here" includes simple, easy-to-understand advice to make caring for their family member with dementia easier.
For purchase at www.dementiahelpishere.org

06/17/2014

FREE Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance Training!
Oregon Health Authority will be in Lebanon, OR for a one-time only training opportunity July 17&18.
Email Lisa Shields for more information: [email protected]

06/13/2014

June 15th is "World Elder Abuse Awareness" Day!

The National Center on Elder Abuse and the Administration for Community Living have teamed up to provide information, tools, and resources to support efforts to shed light on the importance of preventing, identifying, and responding to this serious, often hidden public health problem.

http://www.ncea.aoa.gov/

06/04/2014

The OGEC is walking to end Alzheimer's! Are you? Visit ACT.ALZ.org to donate or find a walk near you.

The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest event to fight Alzheimer's disease, with over 600 Walks nationwide. Join our Walk and help raise awareness and funds for vital Alzheimer's care, support and research.

05/30/2014

Regular exercise reduces the chance that a frail older person will become physically disabled, according to a relatively large, long-running study.

05/30/2014

"6 Steps to Protect Your Older Loved One from a Fall"

6. Do a walk-through safety assessment of their home.
There are many simple and inexpensive ways to make a home safer. For professional assistance, consult an Occupational Therapist. Here are some examples:
-Lighting: Increase lighting throughout the house, especially at the top and bottom of stairs. Ensure that lighting is readily available when getting up in the middle of the night.
-Stairs: Make sure there are two secure rails on all stairs.
-Bathrooms: Install grab bars in the tub/shower and near the toilet. Make sure they’re installed where your older loved one would actually use them. For even greater safety, consider using a shower chair and hand-held shower.

- See more at www.ncoa.org

05/29/2014

"6 Steps to Protect Your Older Loved One from a Fall"

5. Talk about their medications.
- If your older loved one is having a hard time keeping track of medicines or is experiencing side effects, encourage them to discuss their concerns with their doctor and pharmacist. Suggest that they have their medications reviewed each time they get a new prescription.
- Beware of non-prescription medications that contain sleep aids—including painkillers with “PM” in their names. These can lead to balance issues and dizziness. If your older loved one is having sleeping problems, encourage them to talk to their doctor or pharmacist about safer alternatives.
- See more at www.ncoa.org