Learn essential strategies for healthy aging during and after cancer treatment in this 28-minute medical lecture from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Join geriatrician Dr. Tammy Hshieh for an interactive discussion exploring normal aging processes, cognitive function, medication management, and maintaining independence. Discover the importance of resilience throughout the cancer journey, understand the differences between chemotherapy-related cognitive changes and other conditions, and gain practical insights into nutrition, fall prevention, and polypharmacy. Explore comprehensive geriatric assessments and their real-world applications at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute while learning valuable take-home strategies for maintaining optimal health as an older adult managing cancer.
Aging with Resilience - Maintaining Health as an Older Adult with Cancer
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute via YouTube
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Objectives
Why do we care?
Introduction
Poor outcomes across cancer continuum
Resilience is a dynamic process
Geriatric Assessment
The plan is key
Real-world CGA at DFCI
Cognition
Chemo Brain vs. Dementia vs. Depression
Nutrition
Falls
Polypharmacy
Future Directions
Take-home points
Taught by
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
