Course Code: REL-ALL-0-MENHOAD
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recall psychosocial and physical health challenges that are commonly associated with late adulthood.
Discuss effective strategies that healthcare providers can use to support healthy aging.
Outline:
Section 1: Challenges Associated with Late Adulthood
Introduction
Learning Objectives
Aging
Mental Health and Older Adults
Chronological Age Versus Biological Age
Psychosocial Health Stressors in Older Adults
Loneliness and Social Isolation
Grief and Bereavement
Financial Burdens
Physical Health Stressors in Older Adults
Sleep Changes
Appetite and Nutritional Changes
Medical Conditions and Multimorbidity
Cognitive Health in Older Adults
Cognitive Decline
Dementia
Delirium
Medications
Sexuality in Older Adults
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Interventions to Support Successful Aging
Interventions to Support Successful Aging
Healthy Diet and Weight
Exercise
Maintaining Memory and Cognitive Functioning
Sleep Hygiene in Later Years
Social Supports
Stress Reduction
Knowledge Check
Additional Considerations When Working with Older Adults
General Considerations
Cultural Competence
Wrap Up
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN
Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN, has a long history of professional development experience within the hospital setting. She has taught in pre-licensure nursing programs and has mentored many nurses, both new graduate and experienced, throughout her career as a nurse educator. Sooa is a Lead SME Writer at Relias and holds an MSN in Nursing Education.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced Practice Nurses; Behavioral Health Counselors; Nursing Personnel; Social Workers; in the following settings: All Healthcare Facilities.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.