Working with his aging patients and their caregivers has been a profoundly humbling and life-changing experience for Dr. Nathan. 

Over the past several years, he has come to realize that although the faces of his patients and their loved ones have changed, the underlying issues, questions, frustrations, and fear remain the same. 

He realized that healthcare providers do a pretty good job of educating one another about caring for the aging, BUT, this teaching does not really transfer to the actual people that matter - their aging patients! Dr. Nathan decided to fill this knowledge gap by carefully crafting this first-of-its kind, all-encompassing course built specifically for aging individuals and their caregivers.

In part one of the course, Dr. Nathan shows you:

  • The concepts that are fundamental to understanding how the aging body responds to medications and why this really matters and is key to maintaining independence
  • How to identify which medications are highly dangerous to older adults
  • The importance of identifying inappropriate prescribing and dispensing of medications
  • How to respectfully engage with and become a partner with your medical provider, and truly empower yourself and take charge of your own healthcare


In part two, Dr. Nathan gives you an incredibly detailed and careful explanation of the various dementias. Nothing is left out - he gives clear, easily understandable explanations of the dementia types, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, screening tools, non-medication and medication management of dementia, including the dreaded aggression and agitation that manifests in the later stages of the disease.

To amplify the incredible value and immeasurable benefit experienced by taking this course, Dr. Nathan provides all of the following FREE Bonuses as well! 

Audio and video interviews with specialists in the area of geriatric medicine, sleep medicine and neuropsychology are provided, covering topics such as:

  • How to identify abnormal sleep
  • Restless leg syndrome
  • Obstructive sleep apnea
  • Commonly administered cognitive tests to assess for memory decline


But wait..there's more! Dr. Nathan also provides:

  • Downloadable audio mp3 files of the 2 main courses!
  • Optional quizzes at the end of each unit, with answers and explanations
  • A final test at the end of each course, with answers and explanations
  • Downloadable pdfs containing practical need-to-know information on commonly prescribed drugs, scripted questions to ask your doctor, and weekly log to help you organize and document your healthcare journey 
  • Top tiered access to exclusive content not available to purchasers of the eBook. Occasional lectures and talks given by a variety of geriatric specialists on topics related to mental health, oral health, foot health, and many more!


Friends, don't pass up on this priceless and incredible learning opportunity and to be part of a family of like-minded people! 

Click the purchase button and start learning immediately.


IMPORTANT - All information within this course is purely for informational and educational purposes, and must never be taken as medical advice. Never make a decision based on anything you have learned in this course without talking to your doctor first. Our goal in creating this course is to give you the information you need to engage in informed and meaningful conversations with your medical provider about the care of your aging loved ones.


  • 56 Videos

  • 12 Quizzes

  • 0 Worksheets

  • 40 Files

Course 1: Medication Considerations, Safety, and Useful Tips For The Elderly And Their Caregivers

  • A Personal Message And Welcome From Your Faculty, Dr. Nathan

  • How To Take This Course

  • Important Disclaimer

  • 4 Take-away Messages From This Course

  • Course Learning Objectives

  • Introducing Ms. G - Our At-Risk Older Adult Case Study

  • Worksheet - Introduction to Ms. G: Our At-Risk Older Adult Case Study

Describing The Aging Population And Definitions Related To Geriatric Care

  • Definitions Associated With Older Adult Medicine

  • The Aging Population

  • Knowledge Check - Quiz

  • Definitions - Downloadable Worksheet

The Aging Process and Case For Medication Choice and Dosing

  • Biophysical Changes

  • Changes In The Digestive Tract

  • Changes To The Heart And Blood Vessels

  • Changes To The Nervous System and Cognition

  • Changes To The Kidneys

  • Changes To The Muscles And Bones

  • Changes To The Immune System

  • The Aging Process - Downloadable Worksheet

  • Knowledge Check - Quiz

Geriatric Syndromes

  • The Geriatric Syndromes

  • Geriatric Syndromes - Downloadable Worksheet

What the Drug Does To The Body and What The Body Does To The Drug

  • The Regular Person's Guide to Pharmacokinetics

  • The Regular Person's Guide To Pharmacodynamics

  • PK and PD - Downloadable Worksheet

  • Knowledge Check - Quiz

Managing Diabetes in Older Adults

  • Overview of Diabetes in Older Adults

  • Knowledge Check - Quiz

  • Diabetes in Older Adults - Downloadable Worksheet

Medication Safety

  • Differences Between Side Effects (SEs), Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs), and Adverse Drug Effects (ADEs)

  • Medication Safety

  • ADEs And The Prescribing Cascade

  • The Beers Criteria - An Introduction

  • The Beers Criteria - Examples

  • Drugs To Avoid - The Anticholinergics

  • Drugs To Avoid - The Benzodiazepines

  • Medication Safety - Downloadable Worksheet

  • Knowledge Check - Quiz

Deprescribing

  • The Deprescribing Process

Back To Ms. G - Our At-Risk Older Adult Case Study

  • Back To Ms. G...Can We Simplify Her Medications?

  • Ms. G - Downloadable Worksheet

Course 1 Conclusion

  • Geriatric Medication Principles - Bringing It All Together

  • References

  • Links to Important Resources

  • End of Course!

  • Post-Course Test

Course 2: Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias

  • Disclaimer and Course Learning Objectives

  • Introducing Ms. D - Our Patient Case Study

  • Ms. D Downloadable Worksheet

  • Knowledge Check - Quiz

Introduction to Dementia

  • Disease Process And Causes

  • Modifiable And Non-Modifiable Risk Factors

  • Normal Aging Vs Dementia

  • Intro to Dementia - Downloadable Worksheet

Definitions and Types of Dementia

  • Definitions

  • Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

  • Types and Prevalence of Dementia

  • Alzheimer's Disease

  • Vascular Dementia (VaD)

  • Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)

  • Parkinson's Disease Dementia (PDD)

  • Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)

  • Definitions & Types of Dementia - Downloadable Worksheet

  • Knowledge Check - Quiz

Scales Commonly Used in Diagnosis of Dementia

  • The Mini-Cog

  • Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)

  • The Folstein Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)

  • Scales Used in Diagnosis of Dementia - Downloadable Worksheet

  • Knowledge Check - Quiz

Goals of Care and Disease Management

  • Goals Of Care And Disease Management

  • Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

  • The Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors (ACH-Is)

  • Donepezil (Aricept)

  • Galantamine (Razadyne)

  • Rivastigmine (Exelon)

  • The NMDA Antagonist - Memantine (Namenda)

  • Treatment Of Alzheimer's Disease And Vascular Dementia

  • Treatment Of Lewy Body & Parkinson’s Dementias

  • The Anticholinergic Drugs

  • Disease Management - Downloadable Worksheet

  • Medication Dosing Reference Guide

  • Knowledge Check - Quiz

Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD)

  • Factors Associated With BPSD

  • Preferred Treatment of BPSD

  • Medication Management of BPSD

  • Management of BPSD Using Antipsychotics

  • Risks of Benzodiazepines and Antipsychotics

  • Polypharmacy and Drug Interactions

  • BPSD - Downloadable Worksheet

  • Knowledge Check - Quiz

Over-the -Counter Drugs and Herbal Supplements

  • OTCs and Herbals - Drugs to Avoid

  • Drugs to Avoid -Downloadable Worksheet

Back To Our Clinical Case...

  • Back To Ms. D - Our Patient Case Study

  • Back to Ms. D - Downloadable Worksheet

Course 2 Conclusion

  • Course Summary

  • References

  • Links to Important Resources

  • Post-Course Test

Bonus Content - Interviews With Clinicians

  • Interview with Dr. Jonathan Marcus, MD, Sleep Medicine Neurologist - Normal and Abnormal Sleep Patterns

  • Interview with Dr. Jonathan Marcus, MD - Insomnia

  • Interview with Dr. Jonathan Marcus, MD - Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)

  • Interview with Dr. Jonathan Marcus, MD - Obstructive Sleep Apnea

  • Interview with Dr. Daniel King, MD, Geriatrician

  • Interview with Dr. Gary Warner, PhD, Clinical Neuropsychologist - Dementia

Bonus Content - Downloadable Course Audio Files

  • Downloadable Complete Course mp3 files

Downloadable Documents

  • Commonly Prescribed Medications for Older Adults

  • Drug Regimen Review (DRR) Checklist For Patients To Bring to MD

  • Weekly Health Log

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