Hot Topics in Caregiving

AARP and The Oregon Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) have partnered to bring you "Hot Topics in Aging & Caregiving," a video series designed to equip caregivers and families with practical tips for supporting older adults.

The Oregon Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP)

Oregon GWEP works with primary care teams, healthcare trainees, caregivers, and patients to increase their confidence and knowledge to provide age-friendly care. We also work with local and state-wide partners to make Oregon more age-friendly.

Funding supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U1QHP53044.

Watch the Series:

Episode 1: Hearing Loss and its Effect on Health
Laura K. Byerly, MD
Learn how hearing loss impacts overall health and what strategies can help.

Episode 2: Prevention of Dementia
Allison Lindauer, PhD, NP
Early actions can help lower the risk of dementia. Dr. Lindauer shares practical tips.

Episode 3: UTI Prevention
Katie Drago, MD
How to recognize, prevent, and manage UTIs in older adults.

Episode 4: Driving Safety
Emily Morgan, MD
Supporting older adults in driving safely—and knowing when it's time to stop.

Episode 5: Healthy Aging
Elizabeth Eckstrom, MD, MPH
What are the pillars of healthy aging? Dr. Eckstrom breaks it down.

Episode 6: Safer Pain Management for Older Adults and Caregivers
Adi Shafir, MD
Learn safer alternatives to pain management for older adults.

More Caregiving Resources

• AARP Caregiving webpage
  aarp.org/orcares
  
• Oregon GWEP webpage
  oregongwep.org
  
• Find an Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
  https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/clinical-trials-and-studies/find-alzheimers-disease-research-center