Additional Assignments

Film/Book Reflection

You may choose to either watch a documentary or read a book from the list below. Please write a 1-page reflection by the due date noted on the monthly calendar.

Documentaries

• Alive Inside (Available on Prime Video; Tasha has copies of the DVD available for lending)

• An episode of your choosing from the Aging Matters series on PBS

Books

• Being Mortal by Atul Gawande

• Elderhood by Louise Aronson (Alternatively, you can listen to an interview with the author from NPR)

"Hot Topics" in Care of Older Adults

The popular media frequently reports on issues that are relevant to the health or well-being of older adults. These news stories often raise questions among patients and providers. You will refer to a recent (within 6 months) story of interest and take a "deeper dive" into the literature either supporting or refuting the information that is being circulated. The deliverable for this project will be an infographic for either patients or providers (best audience to be determined jointly by student and preceptor). First draft may be submitted in outline form (e.g., using Microsoft Word). Final draft should be created using Canva, Piktochart, or similar.

Possible sources for Hot Topics may include New York Times, NPR, Newsweek, U.S News & World Report ("Health" section), Dr. Oz, etc. 

Warm Handoff

If there are any patient issues outstanding at the end of your rotation, please prepare a brief written summary for the preceptor or next student(s) to follow up on. This will help ensure continuity of care.