Online Class: Aging and Long Term Care

This course describes the aging process, risks to senior's health, and how to stay healthy no matter if you are 65 or 105.

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  • 11
    Lessons
  • 16
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 1,227
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 5
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.5
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Embrace the Golden Age: Understanding and Thriving in an Aging America

The demographic landscape of America is undergoing a profound shift. Gone are the days when individuals in their mid-50s to 60s would recede into the quietude of retirement. Today, a robust workforce of seniors is redefining age norms, bringing with them unparalleled experience and wisdom.

Our comprehensive course offers an enlightening exploration into the intricate facets of aging in the 21st century. Dive into the nuances of the aging process, understand potential health risks, and uncover strategies for maintaining well-being across the golden years, whether you're 65 or gracefully embracing 105.

Course Highlights:

  1. Respecting and Understanding Seniors: Move beyond ageist stereotypes and myths surrounding the aging brain. Learn to appreciate the depth of experience, insights, and perspectives that seniors bring to the table.
  2. Navigating Health and Wellness: Decode the secrets to sustaining optimal health throughout the aging process, and gain insights into potential risks and ways to mitigate them.
  3. Understanding Long-Term Care: Dive deep into the diverse range of long-term care options available. Get acquainted with various payment methodologies and the intricacies of the CLASS Act, a federal initiative aimed at supporting long-term care.
  4. Self-care and Avoiding Caregiver Burnout: Discover essential techniques to ensure your well-being while compassionately caring for aging parents, spouses, or loved ones.
  5. The Potential Human Lifespan: Challenge the conventional wisdom surrounding human lifespan. It's not just 85 or 95—unravel the exciting scientific discoveries that shed light on the true potential of human longevity.
  6. Opportunities in Aging Services: For those aspiring to make a difference in the realm of aging services, learn about the plethora of rewarding career opportunities awaiting you in this booming sector.

Join us in this transformative journey. Whether you're approaching your senior years, caring for an elderly loved one, or considering a fulfilling career in aging services, this course promises not only to educate but to inspire a reimagined and optimistic perspective on what it truly means to embrace the "new old age."

  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 
 

Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:
4.49 / 5 Stars (Average Rating)
"Extraordinarily Helpful"
(750 votes)

Lesson 1: The "New Old" Generation in Aging and Long Term-Care: Challenges & Reasons for Optimism

14 Points
The 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 precedent. Additional lesson topics: Adult day care
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Aging and Long Term Care; Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: An Introduction
  • Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Exam

Lesson 2: Types of Care and Services for Seniors

13 Points
A crisis is brewing: The dearth of available living spaces and services for seniors will only increase without drastic changes in the ALTC industry.
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam

Lesson 3: The Psychology of Aging

8 Points
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. Additional lesson topics: National Institute of Mental Health
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam

Lesson 4: Physical Health: Unique Needs and Challenges for Seniors

9 Points
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. Additional lesson topics: Biological Therapies for Cancer; Physical Activity and Aging
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam

Lesson 5: ALTC Challenges in Maintaining Quality Care and Services: Naming the Problems, Exploring Solutions

8 Points
Current 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. Additional lesson topics: About Long-Term Care
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam

Lesson 6: Volunteer Caregivers - Issues for Family and Others Who Donate Elder Care

9 Points
This 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. Additional lesson topics: Caring for the Caregiver
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Caregiver
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam

Lesson 7: The Rights of Elders and Consumers of ALTC Services

11 Points
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.
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam

Lesson 8: Legal Matters of the Aged and Terminally Ill

8 Points
When 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 8 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Exam

Lesson 9: Paying for Aging and Long-Term Care

8 Points
Insurance, out of pocket, and government funding (Medicaid, Medicare). This lesson will help you understand your options and eligibility. What will it cost?
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Exam

Lesson 10: The Social Imperative - Invaluable Social Ties Lead to Healthy Aging and Longevity

8 Points
This lesson will discuss the scientific research into factors leading to longevity. Additional lesson topics: Improving Emotional Health; Longevity and Control
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Longevity
  • Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 Exam

Lesson 11: Course Review and Resources for More information on Aging and Long-Term Care

49 Points
Course Review
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Lesson discussions: What is your opinion of this course?; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
145
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Define challenges and describe reasons for optimism in aging and long term care.
  • Describe types of care and services for seniors.
  • Describe the psychology of aging.
  • Summarize physical health - unique needs and challenges for seniors.
  • Identify the challenges in maintaining quality care and services.
  • Describe volunteer care givers - issues for family and others who donate elder care.
  • Summarize the rights of elders and consumers of aging and long term care.
  • Recognize legal matters of the aged and terminally ill.
  • Describe paying for aging and long term care.
  • Recognize the invaluable social ties that lead to healthy aging and longevity.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Additional Course Information

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Course Title: Aging and Long Term Care
Course Number: 8900162
Lessons Rating: 4.49 / 5 Stars (750 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: This course is available online in all U.S. states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. It’s also offered in English-speaking countries, including the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Last Updated: January 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.5 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

  • "As a caretaker for my spouse, the information was invaluable. I will definitely return for future review." -- William P.
  • "This was a great course, a lot of useful information and easy to hit the outcomes. Well designed and loved the written assignments and feedback. Thank You." -- Brandy S.
  • "The instructor is always there to answer my questions and very on top of things. The instructor and the course are the best!" -- Mary V.
  • "I really enjoyed taking the course and learning more of what to expect as one grows older and what one's options are depending on their health." -- Jean B.
  • "Great instructor, my overall positive experience with this class gave me the confidence to take more online courses." -- Sharon M.