Geriatric Rotation Workshops

Geriatric Rotations often include one or more “workshops.” These are didactic/interactive events facilitated by experts in their fields. Multidisciplinary learners often attend these workshops who enrich the learning experience as they add questions or insight from their own fields of expertise.

• When invited to a workshop, please be prompt. The faculty members have set aside this time for you in their own busy schedules.
• Please notify Ann Abrams (714) 456-6770 or administrative staff at (714) 456-5530 if you are running late or are not able to attend.

1. Community Agencies and Geriatric Care

   Ann Abrams, LCSW
   
   Mrs. Abrams reviews medical systems and community agencies to increase caregivers’ knowledge of available options for supporting older adults and how to make appropriate referrals.

2. Aspects of Cognition: From Normal Aging to Dementia

   Mina Oak, PhD
   
   Dr. Oak presents an overview of cognitive concerns in older adults.

3. Medications and the Older Adult

   Bradley R. Williams, PharmD
   
   Dr. Williams describes common errors physicians make in prescribing medications for older adults and provides options for managing needs.

4. Ethnogeriatrics

   Geriatric Fellow
   
   The concept of ethnogeriatrics is introduced. Internet resources for learning culturally sound assessment and treatment strategies are described.