Introduction to Aging and Long Term Care

Target audience and instructional level of this course: foundational

There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support related to this CE program.

Course Description

Improve your knowledge of the biological, social and psychological aspects of aging with this introductory course on Aging and Long-Term Care.

As the global population is living older, every country is experiencing growth in both the size and the proportion of older persons in the population. The World Health Organization estimates that by 2050, the world’s population of people aged 60 and older will have doubled compared to 2020, reaching a staggering 2.1 billion people. In a similar manner, the number of persons aged 80 years or older is expected to triple between 2022 and 2050, reaching 426 million. In this context, it is essential that health-care professionals understand aging from a variety of perspectives.

This course identifies the physical and psychological changes associated with aging, as well as the common psychological disorders found in aging individuals. It also looks into various intervention techniques that help minimize trauma to both elderly patients and their families. Overall, it aims to provide a solid framework of understanding of the aging process and provides a strong starting point for dealing with the issues of our aging society. Parkinson’s Disease

After completing this training you will be able to:

• Identify cultural biases and be sensitive to cultural differences.
• Identify the physical and psychological changes that are associated with aging.
• Describe common psychological disorders found in aging individuals.
• Utilize tools to diagnose and manage issues related to aging.
• Describe intervention techniques that minimize trauma to elderly patients and their families.
• Utilize support resources such as groups, families, and residential centers to facilitate improved comprehensive care.
• Outline the issues of aging from many aspects, including sexual, chemical dependence/alcohol, abuse, sociological, biological and psychological.
• Apply knowledge from this course to practice and/or other professional contexts.

Robert A. Yourell, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist who has been in the mental health field from the mid 1970's. In addition to his practice, he provides audio recordings for advanced stress management and EMDR-inspired processes such as Up Level, a bilateral sound. He developed a system to self-help that integrates concepts from mindfulness meditation, EMDR, CBT, and somatic therapies called Shimmering. He contributes to and edits books pertaining to psychology. He provides entertaining, thought-provoking presentations in areas such as advanced stress management, brain injury recovery, understanding difficult behavior, and preparing for challenging situations. His websites are is www.Yourell.com and www.PsychInnovations.com.

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