Online Class: Understanding Aging and Long Term Care
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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 as well as payment methods and 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 Lessons |  | Lesson 1: The "New Old" Generation In Aging and Long Term Care -Challenges & Reasons for OptimismThe aging and long term care industry is at an epochal moment; with an unspoken mandate to accommodate a larger proportion of seniors than ever before. Baby boomers are the "new old," and their version of active aging sets a new precedent. | Lesson 2: Types of Care and Services for SeniorsA crisis is amiss-the dearth of available living spaces and services for seniors will only increase without drastic changes in the ALTC industry. | Lesson 3: The Psychology of Aging Seniors normally experience many beneficial mental and emotional changes with aging, as well as some inconvenient or annoying changes. This lesson will discuss the findings of several scientific analyses of seniors' changing brain functions. | Lesson 4: Physical Health - Unique Needs and Challenges for seniors Taking care of your body and managing stress are crucial for seniors to continue to thrive. Whether a senior is 55 or 80, he or she can make changes that can turn around poor health, aches and pains and propensity for disease. This lesson will discuss key | Lesson 5: ALTC Challenges in Maintaining Quality Care and Services: Naming the Problems, Exploring SolutionsCurrent oversight systems are spread out, and out of touch with one another: Some Federal, some state, some local, some nonexistent.
Regulation of service providers runs the gamut - from none, to a little, to ineffective micromanaging.
| Lesson 6: Volunteer Care Givers - Issues for Family and Others Who Donate Elder CareThis generation's major challenge is how to assist aging relatives and also hold down full time jobs, take care of their own families and themselves. | Lesson 7: The Rights of Elders and Consumers of ALTC Services
Seniors are at risk, similar to children, of rights violations and abuse. Some people may be unaware that seniors have specific rights pertaining to care in nursing homes, their own homes and other living facilities, both by the staff and their own fam | Lesson 8: Legal Matters of the Aged and Terminally IllWhen a senior becomes too ill to make his or her own health, financial and business decisions, stress will be greatly reduced if arrangements have been made regarding who will take over these decisions. | Lesson 9: Paying for Aging and Long Term CareInsurance, out of pocket, and government funding (Medicaid, Medicare. What will is cost? This lesson will help you understand your options and eligibility.
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| Lesson 10: The Social Imperative - Invaluable Social Ties Lead to Healthy Aging and LongevityThis lesson will discuss the scientific research into factors leading to longevity. | Lesson 11: Course Review and Resources for More information on Aging and Long Term CareCourse Review |
Additional Information | Course Title | : | Aging and Long Term Care 101 | | CEU Value | : | | | Standard | : | Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard | | Accreditation | : | | | Languages | : | English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries | | Course Number | : | 7550528 | | Course Type | : | General Education | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Grading Policy | : | Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned | | Assessment Method | : | Lesson assignments and review exams | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Requirements | : | View Technical Requirements | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $35.00 (no CEU Certificate) | | | | | NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements.
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