# Reframing Aging in the Geriatric ED

About this Webinar

This expert panel webinar takes a solid look at the concept of ageism — what it is and how it affects the daily lives and clinical care of older people in emergency departments. The webinar features Marcus Escobedo who talks about the John A. Hartford Foundation’s Reframing Aging initiative and a team of ED clinicians — doctor, nurse, social worker — who discuss what changes we can make in our daily practice.  

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Webinar Details

Expert Panel

Marcus Escobedo, MPA
Vice President Communications,
The John A. Hartford Foundation

Nida Degesys, MD,
Director of Geriatric Emergency Department,
University of California at San Francisco

Dyan M. Hagy, MSW,
Emergency Department Social Worker,
Cleveland Veterans Administration

Brittany Palladino MSN, CNL, RN
Nurse Care Manager Emergency Department and Observation Units
Yale New Haven Hospital

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Goals

To consider the concept of ageism and its impact on practice in the Geriatric ED.

To learn about a major initiative to address ageism by the John A. Hartford Foundation:  Reframing Aging.

To hear from ED clinicians – nurses, social workers, doctors – about how we can move on from ageist attitudes in the ED.

Supporting Materials

JGEM | Volume 3 | Issue 2 | Article 2 – Topic Supplement | May 10, 2022

Strategies to Combat Ageism in Emergency Medicine

Within medicine, biases against older adults can negatively impact experiences of health care and health outcomes. This JGEM article covers multiple practical steps that we as clinicians can take to combat ageism in emergency medicine.

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BLOG | May 15, 2023

Language Matters: The Power of Words in the ED

This article explores person-centred language, a tool that focuses on communicating in a specific, objective and respectful way, resulting in better care and outcomes.

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PODCAST | June 22, 2022

Geri Immersive Simulation

Dr. Shenvi sits down with Dr. Alice Gray and Dr. Brittany Ellis to discuss geriatric experiential education.

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BLOG | July 7, 2022

How to create your own Geri Suits for your Geriatric Emergency Department

How the University Health Network developed and used aging simulation suits (or “Geri Suits”) to educate ED staff about the experiences of older patients in the ED in order to improve physical environments and services for older adults.

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National Center to Reframe Aging Initiative

Reframing Ageing Initiative

The National Center to Reframe Aging is dedicated to ending ageism by advancing an equitable and complete story about aging in America.

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Changing the Narrative

Age-Friendly Healthcare Quick Guide

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Changing the Narrative

Ageism in Healthcare White Paper

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Regional Geriatric Programme of Toronto

Guide to Patient-Centred Language

Practical strategies on how to implement person-centred language in patient documentation. 

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World Health Organization | March 18, 2021

WHO Global Report on Ageism

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National Center to Reframe Aging Initiative | February 28, 2022

Frame of Mind: The Why and How of Reframing Aging

Watch this short video to learn why our incomplete understanding of aging perpetuates negative stereotypes of older people and how we can do something about it by changing the way we communicate about aging.

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National Center to Reframe Aging Initiative | March 12, 2022

Frame of Mind: Reframing Aging from Them to Us

In this short video, watch how one simple change can produce big results: using the more inclusive terms "we" and "us" in place of "they" and "them" helps all of us to remember that we are all aging. This understanding will lead to support for the policies and programs that we all need to thrive at every age.

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National Center to Reframe Aging Initiative | April 29, 2022

Frame of Mind: Starting Strong, Avoiding Traps

This video highlights terms to avoid and themes to advance when communicating about aging. Starting with a shared vision instead focusing on traps like fatalism is a more engaging way to explain the whole story of aging.

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Geri-EM Online

Free accredited e-learning modules.

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