The Aging Body: Ask the Experts – Course Website

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Judy Fiterman
Email: judyf20906@gmail.com

SPEAKERS

September 4 – Does a Heart Attack Mean My Heart is Failing?
Presenter:  Paul Burns MD
 
September 11 – How Does the Aging Process Occur?
Presenter: Lisa Yeh, DO
 
September 18 – Piles of Pills: the Dangers of Polypharmacy
Presenter:  Aaron Koch, PharmD, BCPS
 
September 25 – Sex After 70?
Presenter: Melissa Streeter, MD
 
October 2 – It’s All About the Joints!
Presenter: Lisa Khoury, MD
 
October 9 – Air Moves In and Out: What Happens When It Can’t?
Presenter: Patrick Keaney, MD

Class 1 Resources

Does a Heart Attack Mean My Heart is Failing?

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Class 2 Resources

Lisa Yeh, DO: How Does the Aging Process Occur?

Learning Objectives: At the end of this class, the participants will be able to:

  • Discuss the normal aging process of our body’s cells.
  • Explore the impact of genetics and environment on the aging process.
  • State the three stages of ‘old age’.
  • Identify two strategies to influence the stages of aging.

References to help you prepare for class:

Videos

Class 3 Resources

Piles of Pills: The Dangers of Polypharmacy

  • Aaron Koch, PharmD, BCPS: Aaron is the Clinical Coordinator/PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director for Maine Health. He graduated from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and completed his residency at Maine Health Maine Medical Center.  He loves to travel, play golf, and study astronomy. Mid Coast Hospital offers a unique, personal experience in which Aaron can collaborate closely with patients, clinicians, and the community.

Learning Objectives:  At the end of this class, the participants will be able to:

  • Discuss two variables that lead to polypharmacy
  • Identify the impact of polypharmacy on the older adult
  • Explore options for non-pharmacological interventions for anxiety and depression
  • Discuss the national impact of polypharmacy on the cost of healthcare

References for Class 3:  Suggested readings/videos

Class 5 Resources

Oct 2:  It’s All About the Joints!

  • Learning Objectives:  At the end of this class, the participants will be able to
    • Explain the difference between ball joints and hinge joints.
    • Discuss two variables that influence the health of our joints during the aging process.
    • Discuss the latest joint replacement options for hips, knees, and shoulders?
    • Explore considerations when making the decision for a joint replacement?

    Speaker: Lisa Khoury, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital specializing in sports medicine. She received her undergraduate degree from Princeton University and earned her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where she also completed her residency in orthopedic surgery. After residency, Dr. Khoury completed a sports medicine fellowship at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. She is an active member of national orthopedic societies, has published and presented extensively, and is recognized for her contributions to patient care and medical education.

    Articles/Videos for today’s class:

    7 alternatives to knee replacement surgery. (note this is a sponsored site) https://www.healthpartners.com/blog/alternatives-to-knee-replacement/

 Class 6 Resources

The Aging Body: Ask the Experts

Class 6: Oct 9:  Air Moves in and Out: What Happens When It Can’t?

Learning Objectives:  At the end of this class, the participants will be able to

  1. Contrast respiration and oxygenation.
  2. Discuss two pulmonary conditions that are part of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
  3. List treatment options for the management of adult asthma.
  4. Discuss how COPD influences other chronic disease processes.

Speaker: Patrick Keaney, MD, is a pulmonary and critical care physician at MaineHealth

Mid Coast Hospital. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of

Virginia/VCU after completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Keaney completed his internal medicine residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and is board certified in Internal Medicine. His clinical and research interests include pulmonary disease, critical care, and end-of-life care, with multiple publications and presentations through the American Thoracic Society. He is an active member of the American Thoracic Society and the American College of Chest Physicians.

Suggested class preparation:

  • Youtube video: Respiratory System, Part 1: Crash Course Anatomy &

Physiology #31 o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqt4LjHnMEA (10min,22 sec)

  • Youtube video:
  • Respiratory System: From Inspiration to Expiration Explained in Simple

Words o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4sQ9lDZ1kI (6 min, 46 sec)