Care of the Older Adult: The Aging Process
There are certain changes that occur as a person ages. These changes can have a significant impact on a person’s quality of life and the care you provide. This course discusses the changes that come with aging. It also provides guidance on caring for older adults.
There are certain changes that occur as a person ages. These changes can have a significant impact on a person’s quality of life and the care you provide. This course discusses the changes that come with aging. It also provides guidance on caring for older adults.
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Identify two examples of psychological aspects of aging.
Discuss the sociological aspects of aging.
Describe the biological aspects of aging.
Outline:
Section 1: The Aging Process
Aging and the Older Adult
What Is Aging?
Profile of Older Adults
Numbers and Growth
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Biological Changes with Aging
Age-Related Changes
Musculoskeletal Changes
Integumentary Changes
Nervous System Changes
Sensory Changes
Cardiovascular Changes
Respiratory System
Urinary System
Digestive System
Reproductive System
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Aging
Societal Views
Depression
Cognitive and Mental Health
Memory
Adapting to Change
Social Changes with Aging
Relationships
Stereotypes and Myths About Aging
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN
The content for this course was revised by Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN.
Kathleen has over 39 years of clinical and teaching experience spanning both acute and post-acute care settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and received specialized infection control training through the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology, in collaboration with NCDHHS and the University of North Carolina. Kathleen's diverse career includes roles in long-term care, critical care, acute care, occupational health, and education. Most recently, she served as a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Practitioner in long-term care, where she played a pivotal role in staff education and infection prevention.
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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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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