Depression and the Older Adult
Depression is a disease that can be difficult to recognize as its symptoms can be confused with other medical conditions. The symptoms of depression can also be similar to the side effects of certain medications. In this course, you will learn about the basics of depression in older adults. This course presents actions you can take to provide care and important signs and symptoms that you must report immediately.
The goal of this course is to educate non-licensed direct care workers in all post-acute care settings about depression in older adults.
Depression is a disease that can be difficult to recognize as its symptoms can be confused with other medical conditions. The symptoms of depression can also be similar to the side effects of certain medications. In this course, you will learn about the basics of depression in older adults. This course presents actions you can take to provide care and important signs and symptoms that you must report immediately. The goal of this course is to educate non-licensed direct care workers in all post-acute care settings about depression in older adults.
California Department of Public Health (CNA)
Relias, LLC is an approved provider of continuing education by the California Department of Public Health, Provider # NAC7001.
The certificate must be retained by the licensee for a period of four (4) years after the course is completed.
This learning activity meets the definition of *** ONLINE *** CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
California Department of Social Services Adult Residential Facilities
Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of Adult Residential Facilities.
Vendor/Provider # : 2000224-735-2
Approval # 224-0143-38587
Core of Knowledge: Psychosocial Needs
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.0000 contact hours.
California Department of Social Services Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly
Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Training Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of residential care facilities for the elderly.
Vendor/Provider # 2000224-740-2
Approval # 224-0143-38588
Core of Knowledge: Psychosocial Needs of the Elderly
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.0000 contact hours.
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. Florida CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (ALL Direct Care Workers)
Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CO2538980
Identify the differences between depression and dementia.
Recognize at least three symptoms of depression in older adults.
Recall at least four care interventions for older adults with depression.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction to Depression
Understanding Its Impact
What’s Going On With Mr. Lewis?
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Identifying Symptoms of Depression
Spotting the Signs
Effects of Depression
Harry’s Story
What Should James Do for Tina?
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Caring for Older Adults with Depression
Providing Support
How Can Mary Support Thomas?
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Sherry D. Haszto, MSN, RN
Sherry is an RN and subject matter expert (SME) with a broad clinical and professional background in oncology and hematology, home healthcare, hospice and palliative care, nursing education, consultation, performance improvement, and quality assurance. She holds an Associate Degree in Nursing from Randolph Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. Her work focuses on developing high-quality, evidence-based educational content that supports clinicians, improves patient outcomes, and promotes excellence in clinical practice. She leverages AI-enabled tools to enhance content development, streamline workflows, and support scalable, high-impact learning solutions.
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Staff; in the following settings: Assisted Living Facility, Skilled Nursing Facility.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
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All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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