Caring for the Older Adult IV

Program Module and Speakers

Module 1: Rehab -- Restoring Mobility

Recovery of walking post-stroke: The state of evidence for rehabilitation using the body weight support and treadmill modalities: Andrea Berhman, PhD
 Slides: Assessment of Lower Extremity Movement Impairment after Stroke: Compensation versus Restitution: Steven Kautz, PhD
 Understanding Patient Experiences in Physical Therapy through Ethnographic Data: Craig Boylstein, PhD

Module 2: Dementia

Memory, Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: George J. Caranasos, MD
 People with Dementia Who Become Lost: Meredeth Rowe, PhD, BSN
 Recognizing Medical Problems in Demented Patients: George J. Caranasos, MD

Module 3: Domestic Violence

Physical and Mental Abuse: Spousal and Parent/Child: Mary Conlin-Shaw, PhD, ARNP
 Financial Abuse of the Elderly: Detective Matt Barr, Alachua County Sheriff's Office

Module 4: "Driving Mr and Ms Daisy"

Assessing the Elderly and/or Impaired for Driving: Susan Maroney, Shands at Vista
 Discussion with Elderly Patients about Driving and Loss of Driving Privileges: Susan Maroney, Charlie, Dorothy

Module 5: Preparing for End of Life

Advance Directives: Shirley Bloodworth, North Central Florida Hospice
 Breaking Bad News: Jay Lynch, MD
 Palliative Care: Leslye Pennypacker, MD

Module 6: Spirituality and Healing for Caregivers

Spirituality in Healing: Allen Neims, MD, PhD
Spirituality for the Caregiver: Myrna Neims, PhD
Joint Exercise for Caregivers: Drs. Allen and Myrna Neims