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Evaluating The Clinical Utility Of A Novel Electroencephalography System For Assessing Perioperative Neurocognition In Older Surgical Patients, Lloyd H. Barnwell Iii
Evaluating The Clinical Utility Of A Novel Electroencephalography System For Assessing Perioperative Neurocognition In Older Surgical Patients, Lloyd H. Barnwell Iii
Theses and Dissertations
Postoperative delirium (POD) is a public health and research priority (American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2019). POD is a risk factor for long-term neurocognitive decline, and the rate of decline is directly proportional to the severity of POD (Vasunilashorn et al., 2018). Baseline cognitive function is a strong, independent predictor for POD (Culley et al., 2017). The International Perioperative Neurotoxicity Working Group recommends baseline cognitive function be assessed for older patients prior to surgery and anesthesia (Berger, et al., 2018). Perioperative cognitive screening tools trialed in anesthesia are not routinely incorporated into clinical practice related to validity, reliability, or practicality problems …
Sleep And Sleep Disorders In Later Life, Robert D. Vorona
Sleep And Sleep Disorders In Later Life, Robert D. Vorona
Case Studies from Age in Action
Educational Objectives
1. Describe basic changes in sleep that occur as we age.
2. Review several important sleep disorders common in later life
3. Discuss treatment modalities for these sleep disorders and potential benefits of therapy.
The Shepherd’S Center Of Richmond: Opportunities For Meaning And Personal Growth Through Service, Linda Frank
The Shepherd’S Center Of Richmond: Opportunities For Meaning And Personal Growth Through Service, Linda Frank
Case Studies from Age in Action
Educational Objectives
1. To inform Virginians about The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond, a non-profit service organization by, with, and for older adults.
2. To demonstrate the impact of volunteer service as a means to finding a sense of meaning and purpose in later life.