From the Guidelines
For Geri's presentation or teaching, I strongly recommend focusing on the assessment and management of frailty in individuals living with dementia, as outlined in the expert recommendations for clinical practice 1. This approach prioritizes maintaining daily functioning, quality of life, dignity, and independence in older adults living with these conditions. The recommendations target the individual as a whole, aiming to improve overall health rather than just one specific organ or bodily system. Key topics to cover include:
- Diagnosis of frailty
- Nutrition
- Dementia management
- Physical activity and exercise
- Mood and behaviour
- Loneliness
- Falls
- Polypharmacy
- Sensory impairments These topics are essential because older adults with dementia and frailty require a multidimensional approach that involves moving away from the traditional medical model based on specific diseases to a more person-centred approach focused on individual objectives 1. The expert recommendations are intended to guide clinical practice, influence policy, and shape resource allocation, emphasizing specialized training for health-care providers and advocating for resources to implement effective care strategies 1. By focusing on these topics, Geri's presentation or teaching can help clinicians optimize care, reduce iatrogenic harm, and improve quality of life for geriatric patients with dementia and frailty.
From the FDA Drug Label
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From the Research
Topics for Geriatrics Presentation/Teaching
- Hypertension management in elderly patients, including the use of ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, calcium blockers, and diuretics 2
- Incorporating evidence-based materials into case-based presentations for teaching geriatric care to specialty residents 3
- The role of angiotensin receptor blockers in reducing the risk of progression from mild cognitive impairment to dementia 4
- Comparison of calcium channel blockers with other classes of antihypertensive drugs in reducing major adverse cardiovascular events 5
- Effectiveness of combination therapy with diuretics or beta-blockers for treating hypertension, including the use of calcium channel blockers, angiotensin receptor blockers, and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors 6
Potential Presentation Topics
- Management of hypertension in elderly patients: a review of current evidence and guidelines
- The importance of evidence-based practice in geriatric care: case studies and examples
- Cognitive impairment and dementia: risk factors, diagnosis, and management
- Antihypertensive therapy in elderly patients: a comparison of different classes of drugs
- Combination therapy for hypertension: benefits and limitations
Key Points to Cover
- The importance of blood pressure control in elderly patients to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events and cognitive decline
- The role of different classes of antihypertensive drugs in managing hypertension in elderly patients
- The use of evidence-based materials and case-based presentations in teaching geriatric care to specialty residents
- The potential benefits and limitations of combination therapy for hypertension in elderly patients
- The importance of individualized care and consideration of comorbidities and other factors in managing hypertension in elderly patients 2, 3, 4, 5, 6