Aging and Long-Term Care

The purpose of this course is to provide the tools necessary for social workers, counselors, mental health professionals, and allied health professionals to successfully assess and care for older adults, an increasingly large portion of the U.S. population. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

1. Review the demographic profile and associated myths of the elderly population in the United States.
2. Discuss age-related biologic and physiologic changes experienced by older adults.
3. Identify psychologic and social challenges and adjustments commonly encountered in the elderly population, with particular attention to elderly subpopulations, including custodial grandparents, racial/ethnic minority elders, gay and lesbian elders, and elderly women.
4. Outline the impact of long-term care on older adults and their care providers.
5. Describe assessments for depression, suicide, substance abuse, and elder abuse that specifically target older adults.
6. Discuss interventions that are sensitive to the biopsychosocial needs of the elderly and are appropriate ethically and legally.

This 3-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.