These open-access interactive geriatric learning modules are based on the Geriatrics interprofessional interorganizational Collaboration (GiiC) toolkit developed by the RGPs of Ontario. Users take on a senior character and follow their journey through the health system.
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In this module, you will cover the symptoms and risk factors of dementia, depression, delirium, and how to tell the difference between them. You will review some screening tests for depression, dementia and cognitive ability, and use a case study to practice determining which assessment tool is most appropriate. Finally, the impact of dementia on care providers is explored.
In this module, you will refresh your knowledge about the causes, warning signs, and treatment for depression in seniors. By completing a case study, you will practice using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), and assess the risk for suicide ideation with the National Guidelines for Seniors Mental Health. Finally, you will review types of treatment for depression, and how to spot the signs of recovery.
This module about nutritional health in seniors explores risk factors for malnutrition common in older adults, as well as potential barriers to adequate nutrition for people in acute care. You will practice using a screening tool to rate an individual’s risk of malnutrition, and explore community resources to raise their nutritional status.