This course covers age-related changes that occur in the physiology of older adults and how these changes can greatly impact the nutritional needs of those living in a long-term care facility. By taking this course, learners will be able to achieve the following objectives: Recognize the physiological, psychological, and environmental factors that can influence the […]
This course was developed to contribute to caregiver training in the area of emergency response, basic first aid, and personal care services. It is also intended to contribute to compliance with California Title 22 Regulations, which require that staff providing care in an assisted living / residential care facility for the elderly shall receive appropriate training in […]
The following objectives will be achieved through this course: Describe the prevalence of falls among the older adult population. Describe some of the implications of falls among older adults. Identify common risk factors for falls. Identify at least three intervention strategies to promote fall prevention. This course is intended to contribute to caregiver and staff […]
Course objectives include: List characteristics of the active dying process Explain the etiology of five signs and symptoms of active dying Explain the importance of managing signs and symptoms Describe treatment for three common physical symptoms at end of life. This course is intended to contribute to caregiver and staff training in the area of […]
This course provides an overview of elderly and dependent adult abuse and neglect. By the end of this course learners will be able to: Describe risk factors for elder and dependent adult abuse and neglect Name three strategies to prevent elder and dependent adult abuse List four types of abuse Define the difference between abuse […]
This course contains two videos on elder abuse and reporting. All individuals who work in long term care settings and who work with seniors or residents are mandated reporters and are required by California law to review these videos. The videos include: 1) “Your Legal Duty, Reporting Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse,” published by the […]
The purpose of this course is to familiarize caregivers or other professionals working in long term care with the effects of stress on the brain and body and to provide tools for the prevention of caregiver burnout. By the end of the course, learners will be able to: Define the general concept of stress Describe […]
Objectives of this course include: Identify and describe three of the most common types of dementia Describe three ways in which a person may be affected by dementia List five changes in behavior and mood commonly found in persons with dementia. This course is intended to contribute to caregiver and staff training. Participants must pass […]
Objectives of this course include: Determine common causes of behaviors in persons with dementia Describe the most prevalent behaviors exhibited by persons with dementia Describe theories of behavior management Define person centered care Identify approaches care providers can use to assist a person with dementia during a behavior episode. This course is intended to contribute […]
In this course, learners will achieve the following objectives: Recognize the challenges in caring for a multicultural elder care population Describe culturally appropriate practices in the health care workplace Explain how to implement practical solutions for overcoming cultural barriers in elder care. This course is intended to contribute to caregiver and staff training in the […]