Course Code: REL-PAC-0-YB80
Hours: 0.75
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Describe at least four processes that happen as your body ages.
Explain at least three supportive practices to assist those you provide care for.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Aging Is Inevitable
The Dining Room Scenario
Aging Makes Life Different
Aging Is Inevitable
Arthritis
Dementia
Depression
Diabetes
Heart Disease
High Blood Pressure
Immune System
Additional Factors
The Transporter
Section 3: Poof! You’re 80!
Out of Focus
Stretch
Who Is That Man in the Mirror?
Walking
What’s Happening Internally
Hearing an Announcement
Digest This
Sleep
Waking Up
An Unexpected Visitor
Where Did Everyone Go?
A Reason for Everything
Mrs. Tillen Scenario
Fear and Anger
Try to Keep Your Cool!
Cal and Sherri Conversation
Ms. Slovak’s Relationship Scenario
Privacy
Cal and Sherri Conversation
The Dining Room
Section 4: A New Day, A New Start
A New Day, A New Start
Cal and Mrs. Tillen Conversation
Cal and Logan Conversation
The Dining Scenario
You Get Back What You Give
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
References
Congratulations!
Subject Matter Expert: Ron Orth RN, CHC, CMAC
Ron Orth obtained a nursing degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1985 and a B. A. in Health Care Administration from Concordia University in 1996. Mr. Orth possesses over 30 years of nursing experience with over 20 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Mr. Orth has extensive experience in teaching Medicare regulations to healthcare providers both in the US and internationally. Mr. Orth is currently the Director of Curriculum Design for the Acute and Post-acute Care verticals at Relias. Ron has also successfully completed the Infection Control Officer training through the AHCA.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.