Health Promotion and Age-Related Changes in IDD

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Age-Related Changes

Introduction

Hair, Skin, and Nail Changes

Bone, Muscle, and Joint Changes

Digestive Changes

Urinary Changes

Reproductive Changes

Circulation and Breathing Changes

Nervous System Changes

Sensory Changes

Review

Summary

Section 3: Healthy Living for Older Adults

Meet Fred

Exercise

Prevent Falls

Healthy Eating

Sleep

Equipment

Monitor Changes

Changes in Support Needs

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributors

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.

Ms. Veltri received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from La Salle University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has seven years of nursing experience working with older adults with IDD. She is a member of the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices and advocates strongly for the well-being of older adults with IDD. She currently works as a Clinical Coordinator registered nurse in a retirement community for older adults with IDD. She also trains support staff members on medication practices and dementia support skills.