Chronic conditions are more likely to occur as individuals age. Conditions such as arthritis, hypertension, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer’s disease mainly occur in older adults. The presence of multiple comorbidities has substantial impacts on an older adult's physical and mental well-being. As a healthcare professional who cares for older adults, you rarely encounter an older adult without a chronic condition. This course discusses chronic conditions commonly seen in older adults, how to manage these conditions, and how to decrease risk factors associated with these conditions. Without the management of chronic conditions and risk factors, older adults decrease their quality of life and life expectancy. The goal of this course is to educate nursing professionals in all healthcare settings on chronic conditions and the management of these conditions in older adults.
Chronic conditions are more likely to occur as individuals age. Conditions such as arthritis, hypertension, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer’s disease mainly occur in older adults. The presence of multiple comorbidities has substantial impacts on an older adult's physical and mental well-being. As a healthcare professional who cares for older adults, you rarely encounter an older adult without a chronic condition. This course discusses chronic conditions commonly seen in older adults, how to manage these conditions, and how to decrease risk factors associated with these conditions. Without the management of chronic conditions and risk factors, older adults decrease their quality of life and life expectancy. The goal of this course is to educate nursing professionals in all healthcare settings on chronic conditions and the management of these conditions in older adults.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) and approved for 1.0000 clock hours. If you have any feedback regarding the NAB approved continuing education programs, send your email to the following address: [email protected]
This educational offering is approved by the California Nursing Home Administrator Program (NHAP) as a Patient Care/Aging ("P" credit) course. Provider # CEP 1701; Course Approval # 1701001-8995/P. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
This course is approved by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Facility Services - Group Care Licensure Section (NC-DHHS)
Program Sponsor ID #032316
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
This course is approved as continuing education by the Oregon Department of Human Services in accordance with state regulation 411-057-0140 for Assisted Living Administrators, Residential Care facility Administrators and Memory Care Communities within the State of Oregon. This activity is approved by Oregon Department of Human Services for 1.00 contact hours.
Learning activity approved by the Tennessee Department of Health, Bureau of Health Licensure and Regulation as continuing education for Residential Homes for the Aged and Assisted Care Living Facility administrators. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Chronic Conditions: An Overview
Chronic Conditions Defined
Prevalence of Chronic Conditions in Older Adults
Mortality
Comorbidities
Risk Factors
Clustering Risk Factors
Geriatric Syndromes
Quality of Life
Case File: Ms. Jones
Review
Summary
Section 3: Chronic Conditions to Know
Hypertension
Heart Disease
Diabetes
The Big 3: Hypertension, Heart Disease, and Diabetes
Cancer
Cerebrovascular Conditions
Alzheimer’s Disease
Chronic Respiratory Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease
Parkinson’s Disease
Arthritis
Depression
Review
Summary
Section 4: Management
Chronic Care Management
Your Role in Chronic Care Management
Reducing Risk Factors
Stress
Sleep Hygiene
High Cholesterol
Smoking and Tobacco Use
Physical Activity
Diet and Nutrition
Phytonutrients
Helping Others with Diet
Alcohol Use
Self-Management of Chronic Conditions
Self-Management Support
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Laura Anderson earned an Associate Degree in nursing at Southwestern Wisconsin Technical College in 2004 and a Bachelor of Science in nursing and fine arts from Viterbo University in 2006. She earned a Master of Science in nursing with an emphasis in geriatrics, mental health, and education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2009. Laura has over 20 years of long-term care experience. She has held positions including Director of Nursing, Clinical Informatics Nurse, Senior Clinical Consultant, Nurse Auditor, Business Office Manager, and author. Laura is currently a Curriculum Designer for Post-Acute Care at Relias.
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