The goal of this course is to teach DSPs about supporting adults with IDD in retirement.
People with IDD are living longer, healthier lives than ever before. As adults with IDD age, an increasing number of them are living in retirement. Retirement changes a person's daily routine. It can affect their finances and living arrangements. It also brings social and emotional changes. DSPs need to understand these changes so they can support retired adults with IDD to maintain a high quality of life.
The goal of this course is to teach DSPs about supporting adults with IDD in retirement.
This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Approaching Retirement
Meet Linda
What is Retirement?
When do People Retire?
Why do People Retire?
Planning Ahead
Legal and Financial Planning
Aging in Place
Living Arrangements
Support Services
Daily Routines
Review
Summary
Section 3: Quality of Life
Meet Richard
Quality of Life
Growth and Purpose
Rights and Self-Determination
Physical Well-Being
Social Changes
Emotional Health
Reflection
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
References
Congratulations!
Katy Kunst received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and her Master of Business Administration from Elon University. She has 15 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, program director, and training facilitator. She has created and facilitated training on topics including non-violent crisis interventions, person-centered planning, cultural competence, quality service delivery, regulatory compliance, and a variety of topics related to IDD services. Disclosure: Katy Kunst, MBA, QIDP has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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