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Geriatric Assessment Interdisciplinary Team (GAIT) training workshops emphasize the value of an interdisciplinary team approach to the assessment and treatment of older adults. These sessions are offered at no cost.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, fall 2020 GAIT experiences will be delivered as virtual events through Blackboard (Bb) and Zoom meetings. Participants are required to engage in both independent activities through the GAIT Bb site and the scheduled group activities on the required date/time. All participants will receive an email with information to access the Bb site related to experience(s) for which they register.

GAIT is funded by grants through UMB’s Geriatrics and Gerontology Education and Research (GGEAR) Program.

Asynchronous (Independent) Activities: Must Be Completed on the Bb site Prior to Group Activity

• Watch age-simulation video & video interview with a spousal care provider
• Read article on completing a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA)
• Respond to discussion prompts related to the videos and article

Interprofessional Group Activities: Required Participation on Date/Time Listed for GAIT Registered

• Interprofessional group meeting with assigned group members to review materials and discuss with health/social service provider(s) moderating the case
• Prepare case presentation (assessment/intervention plan) following the CGA guideline
• Large group Zoom presentation in which each group presents case assessment/intervention plan to all participating students, health & social service providers, and AHEC personnel

Fall 2020 GAIT Topics and Dates (You may register for more than one.)

Topic: Providing Care and Services to Isolated Older Adults
Vignette Discussant: Julia Biernot, MD
Dates: Bb site opens November 1 for Independent Work; Required Group Activity: November 6; 2:00-5:00pm
Registration Link: AHEC WEST
Information: Joy Taylor

Topic: Advancing Care Excellence: Special Considerations for Recovery & Rehabilitation of Older Veterans
Simulation: Advancing Care Excellence for Veterans (ACE.V)
Date: Bb site opens November 5 for Independent Work; Required Group Activity: November 10; 12:00-3:00pm
Registration Link: Eastern Shore AHEC
Information: Sara Smith

Topic: Judgment and Insight of Medical Diagnosis Related to Dementia
Vignette Discussant: Julia Biernot, MD
Date: Bb site opens November 14 for Independent Work; Required Group Activity: November 19; 12:00-3:00pm
Registration Link: Central Maryland AHEC
Information: Meredith Hochman

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