Class Syllabus: Aging and Long Term Care 101
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Course Description
The graying of America means a cultural shift. Now there's a workforce of seniors who decades ago would have been retired at age 55 to 65.
This course describes the aging process, risks to senior's health, and how to stay healthy no matter if you are 65 or 105.
You will gain understanding of and respect for seniors, and explode some myths about the aging brain.
Types of long-term care will be defined, and payment methods, including the CLASS Act federal funding plan.
You will also learn to protect yourself from burnout when caring for aging parents or your spouse.
You will discover the potential life span for a human is not 85, or 95--find out exactly what it is. You will be challenged if you are a senior, and you will gain an optimistic outlook on what it means to be in this "new old age."
If you seek a career in aging services you'll be encouraged by the fabulous opportunities awaiting you. Course Requirements
This course is intended for any age learner over the age of 13. It is recommended that students to be able to write and read at a high school level. There are no Required books but Recommended Books are listed within this course.
Course Topics
Lesson 1: The 'New Old' Generation In Aging and Long Term Care -Challenges & Reasons for Optimism
Lesson 2: Types of Care and Services for Seniors
Lesson 3: The Psychology of Aging
Lesson 4: Physical Health - Unique Needs and Challenges for seniors
Lesson 5: ALTC Challenges in Maintaining Quality Care and Services: Naming the Problems, Exploring Solutions
Lesson 6: Volunteer Care Givers - Issues for Family and Others Who Donate Elder Care
Lesson 7: The Rights of Elders and Consumers of ALTC Services
Lesson 8: Legal Matters of the Aged and Terminally Ill
Lesson 9: Paying for Aging and Long Term Care
Lesson 10: The Social Imperative - Invaluable Social Ties Lead to Healthy Aging and Longevity
Lesson 11: Course Review and Resources for More information on Aging and Long Term Care
Course Materials
All the course material required to complete this course is contained in this course.
Grading Policy
Grading Policy- Each lesson is followed by an end of the lesson quiz and assignment which will review what is covered in the lesson. Several lessons will also be associated with a related assignment.
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