(LMS-Geri-PN20) This monograph highlights the concepts of emotional well-being, emotional distress, mental health, mental illness, and mental disorders. Discussed in detail are common anxiety disorders and depressive disorders in older adults, and co-morbid substance use disorders, particularly alcohol misuse and abuse. Several health care treatment approaches (e.g., the medical approach, the psychologically informed practice approach, and the strength-based approach), and considerations and implications for physical therapy, will be covered.

(LMS-Geri-988) This self-guided course will discuss the determinants to mobility and apply World Health Organization, International Classification of Functioning, and Disability and Health Framework (ICF) recommendations for equipment and seeing assessment, recommendation, and prescription. Learners will explore the various assistive devices and adaptive equipment utilized by Older Adults, discussing issues related to funding and appropriate documentation.

(LMS-Geri-968) Weight stigmatization as it relates to clinical practice will be reviewed using case studies to discuss examination and treatment modifications in various practice settings.

(LMS-Geri-965) This monograph will explore various models and theories of health, illness, and disability as they apply to the older adult and physical therapy practice. The biopsychosocial dimensions of successful aging will be discussed with an emphasis on the role of the physical therapist to support longevity and contribute to an older adult’s freedom from disability and disease. The second part of this monograph explores environmental dimensions of successful aging and the role of the physical therapist in reference to financial security, housing options, adaptive equipment/technology, leisure activities and social networks.

(LMS-Geri-964) This course will explore physical therapy management of lymphedema as a clinical condition developing due to breast cancer treatment. A review of the common signs and symptoms and differential diagnosis will be explored as well as best intervention practices.

(LMS-Geri-CVP) This course provides reviews and updates regarding the impact of aging on the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. The learner will review current evidence for best practice for physical therapy assessment and interventions for the aging population, with topics including assessment and treatment for older clients with normal aging issues, risk factors for disease, acute, and chronic diseases such as MI, arrhythmias, CHF, and COPD.

(LMS-PCP203) The purpose of this monograph is to be an evidence-based resource on pain assessment and management that guides clinicians in caring for older adults appropriately without contributing to opioid misuse or the health disparities, ageism, and other means of health inequity commonly faced by older adults with pain.

(LMS-PCP204) This monograph will provide a better understanding of cognitive aging through discussion on which parts of cognition are the strongest throughout the progression of dementia and how to use these abilities to promote a successful episode of care. Barriers to treatment will be discussed along with best practice and evidence-based approaches to overcome these challenges to improve functional outcomes for these patients.

(LMS-Geri-967) This self-guided course discusses the major legal and ethical issues in providing end-of-life care, including an explanation of advance directives and the role and authority of surrogates in end-of-life decision-making.

(LMS-Geri-Focus) This learning path contains courses which can be used in preparation for completing the Geriatric Specialization Exam.