Geriatric Rehabilitation - Hot Topics in Geriatrics and Rehabilitation-Session Presentation

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The video content includes two summaries. The first summary talks about the Project ECHO Geriatric Mental Health in COVID-19 program, developed by Dr. Inouye to address the mental health needs of older adults during the pandemic. It is a 16-week curriculum delivered via Zoom to multiple sites across the US, aiming to improve healthcare providers' knowledge and skills in caring for older adults' mental health. The program includes case-based learning and peer support, and has been effective in improving provider confidence and knowledge in managing geriatric mental health.<br /><br />The second summary discusses the importance of an age-friendly health system post-pandemic. It emphasizes the need for resilience and adaptability, prioritizing remote and virtual care, addressing social determinants of health, managing crises and emergencies, and fostering partnerships and collaboration within the healthcare system and with community organizations. The summary also mentions the importance of prevention and preparedness to mitigate the impact of future health crises.<br /><br />Additionally, the video mentions the benefits of exercise for older adults, including improved cognitive function, reduced risk of cognitive decline and dementia, positive impact on mental health, weight management, cardiovascular health, bone health, mobility, and overall physical fitness and quality of life.<br /><br />No specific credits are mentioned in the provided summary.

Keywords

Project ECHO Geriatric Mental Health in COVID-19 program

older adults

pandemic

16-week curriculum

Zoom

healthcare providers

mental health

case-based learning

peer support

age-friendly health system

resilience

virtual care

social determinants of health

crises

exercise