Ask the Geriatrician was developed to address the shortage of geriatricians available to meet with older adults and their caregivers in the United States. Geriatricians specialize in preventing and treating health issues in adults ages 65 plus, yet many people never have the opportunity to speak with one.

Ask the Geriatrician is a recurring monthly program shown live and later by demand. The first webcast is March 3 at 10:30 a.m. Future Ask the Geriatrician webcasts are scheduled for April 28 and May 26, all at 10:30 a.m. CST. Dates and times are subject to change and any updates will be posted on mmLearn.org.

Ask the Geriatrician was developed to address the shortage of geriatricians available to meet with older adults and their caregivers in the United States. Geriatricians specialize in preventing and treating health issues in adults ages 65 plus, yet many people never have the opportunity to speak with one.

Ask the Geriatrician is a recurring monthly program shown live and later by demand. The first webcast is March 3 at 10:30 a.m. Future Ask the Geriatrician webcasts are scheduled for March 24, April 28 and May 26, all at 10:30 a.m. CST. Dates and times are subject to change and any updates will be posted on mmLearn.org.

Brain fitness is defined as the brain's ability to perform at normal or above normal levels. Learn what the latest research says about how to keep the brain engaged as you age and how to encourage the all important brain plasticity.

The 2009 Spirituality and Aging Conference is designed for social workers, pastoral care providers, lay ministers, healthcare providers and family caregivers. The topics are: Basics of Dementia; Anger, Loss and Grief of Caregiving; The Silent Partner: Family Caregivers; Finding Meaning in Caregiving; and the 10 Commandments of Caregiving.

This portion of Fall Prevention and You – Safe at Home covers simple home modifications. Presented by Oasis.

A discussion on how depression is diagnosed, screening questions for depression and causes, outcomes and treatments.

Caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease means you’re paying attention to a lot of different things. This informational session will help you re-focus on what the person with Alzheimer’s Disease wants you to know - and needs you to know.
Topics will include:
•The very important differences between “Age-Associated Memory Impairment” and “Alzheimer’s Disease”
•Reducing frustration by learning “the language” of Alzheimer’s Disease
•Preserving independence through simple, but meaningful activities

Dr. Sandra Fox discusses the stages of grief that a person goes through when suffering from vision loss and low vision AND what you can do to help.

What is Low Vision? What are the risk factors? Dr. Sandra Fox discusses this and the 'Big 4' eye diseases, other causes of vision impairment and how it affects one's daily life.

The goal of low vision rehabilitation is to teach the individual with vision loss how to perform daily tasks with reduced visual function. Dr. Sandra Fox discusses the role of the Low Vision Optometrist, and what to expect during the evaluation.

Adaptations that can be done at home to allow those with visual impairment to continue to perform daily tasks safely and independently.

There are a wide variety of devices that can help you remain as independent as possible when you have been diagnosed with low vision. Melva Perez Andrews discusses when you might need/use them and what kind of devices are available to those suffering from low vision.