The Process of Aging
Hours: 1.25
The population of older adults continues to increase. According to the Administration on Aging (2020), there were 54.1 million adults in the U.S. over the age of 65 in 2019 and by 2040 there will be about 80.8 million older adults. The aging process is one that brings with it a need for increased medical care. Age also puts people at an increased risk for many chronic conditions, including heart failure, diabetes, and dementia. By understanding the aging process, you can help to slow the process, manage the challenges, and improve quality of life for those in your care. One of the most significant steps to achieve this is to encourage older adults to become more physically active. This course discusses the changes a person experiences as they age as well as how physical activity impacts those changes.
The population of older adults continues to increase. According to the Administration on Aging (2020), there were 54.1 million adults in the U.S. over the age of 65 in 2019 and by 2040 there will be about 80.8 million older adults. The aging process is one that brings with it a need for increased medical care. Age also puts people at an increased risk for many chronic conditions, including heart failure, diabetes, and dementia. By understanding the aging process, you can help to slow the process, manage the challenges, and improve quality of life for those in your care. One of the most significant steps to achieve this is to encourage older adults to become more physically active. This course discusses the changes a person experiences as they age as well as how physical activity impacts those changes.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.2000 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.0000 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
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.
Nurses will receive 1.25 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
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 # 224-0145-36232.
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.0000 contact hours.
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board
Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Texas HHSC has determined that Relias' submitted training meets or exceeds the minimum standards for HCSSA administrator training in the following categories: Licensed Home Health (LHH). Texas HHSC also recognizes Relias provides continuing education for administrators and alternate administrators. This activity is approved for 1.2500 contact hours.
California Nursing Home Administrator Program - P type
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 # 1701001-8852/P. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Facility Services
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 1.25 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 # 224-0145-36231
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.0000 contact hours.
Pennsylvania Personal Care Home Administrators
This activity is approved for 1.2500 contact hours.
National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards
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 1.2500 clock hours. If you have any feedback regarding the NAB approved continuing education programs, send your email to the following address: [email protected]
Tennessee Department of Health
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 1.2500 contact hours.
Discuss the physiological changes associated with aging.
Identify at least two cognitive changes related to aging.
Describe how physical activity fosters successful aging.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Physiological and Cognitive Changes
What Happens Physically As People Age?
Meet Annie and Evie
Cardiovascular System
Respiratory System
Genitourinary System
Gastrointestinal System
Musculoskeletal System
Integumentary System
Vision
Hearing
Smell and Taste
Common Conditions
What Happens Cognitively as People Age?
Nervous System
Neurodegenerative Disease
Review
Summary
Section 3: Physical Activity and Aging
Benefits Of Physical Activity
Definition Of Physical Activity
Heart Failure
Type 2 Diabetes
CKD
Dementia
Parkinson’s Disease
Falls
Sarcopenia
Depression and Anxiety
Sleep
Cognition
Revisiting Annie and Evie
What Can Organizations Do to Promote Physical Activity?
Provide Opportunities
Recommendations
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Annette Brownlee, BSN, RN is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has a Bachelor of Arts in advertising from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Northern Colorado. Annette has worked in skilled nursing and home health. Her most recent experience includes being a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist.
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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