Online Class: Advocacy for Elderly Patients

Dive into our course on elder advocacy, where you'll learn to navigate healthcare complexities and prevent elder abuse, empowering you to support the legal and personal rights of seniors. Gain the tools to create safe living environments and advocate effectively for the elderly, enhancing their care and dignity.
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  • 11
    Lessons
  • 21
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 2,825
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 6
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.6
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Step into the critical world of elder advocacy with our Advocacy for Elderly Patients course—a powerful, self-paced learning experience designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to protect the rights, dignity, and well-being of our aging population. As families increasingly face the responsibility of caring for elderly loved ones, understanding how to advocate effectively is more important than ever. In this course, you’ll learn to be a champion for seniors, mastering the essential principles of elderly patient care, including navigating complex healthcare systems, preventing elder abuse, and ensuring quality of life across various care environments.

This course not only empowers you to safeguard the legal and personal rights of elderly patients but also provides you with the tools to become a voice for those who may struggle to speak for themselves. You'll dive deep into the nuances of creating safe living environments, understanding elder care facilities, and navigating healthcare options—all while learning how to preserve the independence and dignity of seniors. From mastering advance directives to preventing elder abuse, this course will prepare you to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of the elderly and their families.

Whether you aim to become a professional advocate or simply wish to enhance the care of a loved one, this course offers the knowledge and confidence you need to ensure that seniors receive the compassionate, respectful care they deserve. Join thousands of students in taking this transformative step towards becoming an advocate for the elderly and a true guardian of their rights and dignity.

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  • 6 Months to Complete
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Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:
4.68 / 5 Stars (Average Rating)
"Extraordinarily Helpful"
(2,133 votes)

Lesson 1. Championing Elder Rights: A Comprehensive Guide to Advocacy for the Aging Population

13 Points
Being an eldercare advocate means embodying traits like compassion, communication, and problem-solving to navigate healthcare intricacies and minimize stress for families. The course offers insights into essential aspects such as preventing elder abuse and enhancing seniors' quality of life.
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Senior Advocate; Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: An Introduction
  • Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Exam

Lesson 2. Elder Care and Dignity Essentials

10 Points
True elder care extends beyond basic needs to encompass emotional support and dignity preservation for seniors. The lesson outlines respectful and considerate actions caregivers can take, backed by a deep understanding of seniors' rights and emotional well-being. Additional lesson topics: Dignity and Autonomy for Elderly
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam

Lesson 3. Elder Abuse and Neglect: Identifying Signs and Taking Action

11 Points
Preventing elder abuse requires a proactive approach, involving education, strong support systems, and vigilant monitoring of caregiving environments. This lesson outlines strategies for recognizing signs of abuse and reporting them to appropriate authorities, safeguarding the rights and dignity of elderly individuals. Additional lesson topics: How to Prevent Elderly Abuse and Neglect
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam

Lesson 4. Comprehensive Senior Advocacy and Quality of Life

11 Points
The growing senior demographic increases the need for advocacy focused on maintaining dignity, health, and a meaningful existence. Addressing unique challenges like social isolation and chronic illness is essential for their overall well-being. Additional lesson topics: Quality of life in elderly
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Quality of Life
  • Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam

Lesson 5. Safe Environments for Seniors

10 Points
Providing safe environments for seniors entails practical home modifications, from lighting and flooring to bathroom and kitchen adjustments, to preempt accidents. Emphasis is placed on understanding seniors' needs and using technology to ensure safety and independence. Additional lesson topics: Home Safety
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam

Lesson 6. The Rising Role of Home Advocates in Senior Care

10 Points
As many seniors prefer to age at home due to high costs and the desire for independence, patient care advocacy becomes critical to ensure their well-being. Advocates must address nutrition, medical care access, medication supervision, mental health, social interaction, and safety in home settings. Additional lesson topics: Becoming a Patient Advocate; Elder Care
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam

Lesson 7. Advocacy Strategies for Nursing Home Residents

9 Points
Key advocacy focuses include monitoring care expectations, preventing neglect, enforcing safety protocols, and facilitating proper medical care. Advocates act as liaisons to ensure elders’ rights and well-being in nursing homes, while working collaboratively with healthcare providers. Additional lesson topics: Nursing Homes Abuse Advocate
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam

Lesson 8. Ensuring Dignity and Health for Nursing Home Residents

10 Points
Nursing home residents must be treated with dignity and allowed autonomy over personal preferences and finances while receiving clear information about services and costs. Advocates help ensure these rights are communicated and respected, with a focus on protecting residents from potential abuse or neglect. Additional lesson topics: Residents' Rights: NORC; Rights of the Elderly; Helpguide
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Exam

Lesson 9. Elder Justice: Empowering Advocates to Combat Scams and Abuse

7 Points
The lesson outlines how seniors can be susceptible to financial scams and familial exploitation, emphasizing the need for skilled advocates. By fostering awareness and providing legal safeguards, advocates ensure seniors retain their financial stability and independence. Additional lesson topics: Advance Medical Directives; Health Affairs
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Scams and Frauds
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Exam

Lesson 10. Deficiency Tags and Quality Care in Nursing Facilities

12 Points
Residents' rights, such as free choice, confidentiality, and grievance resolution, are crucial aspects surveyors scrutinize during inspections. Surveyors investigate grievances, ensuring nursing homes handle complaints appropriately and respect residents’ rights.
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 Exam

Lesson 11. Elderly Advocacy: Navigating the Journey of Death and Dying

61 Points
An elderly patient advocate plays a crucial role in ensuring seniors' end-of-life choices, involving complex legal documents like DNR orders and advance directives, are respected. This process is challenging yet rewarding, allowing advocates to provide dignity and peace during seniors' final days. Additional lesson topics: Power of Attorney
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Let us know what you think of this course; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments; Course Comments
  • Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 Exam
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
164
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe a advocate for the elderly is and what the job entails.
  • Summarize how to maintain and preserve the dignity of the elderly.
  • Describe methods for recognizing and preventing elder abuse.
  • Describe quality of life issues.
  • Identify methods and techniques for providing safe environments.
  • Summarize patient care advocacy in home-based settings and nursing homes.
  • Identify nursing home resident's rights and elderly legal rights.
  • Identify red flags when determining proper elder care.
  • Summarize the processes of death and dying, what to expect, and how to cope and support.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Additional Course Information

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Course Title: Advocacy for Elderly Patients
Course Number: 8900161
Lessons Rating: 4.68 / 5 Stars (2,133 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: Enroll in this course from any U.S. state, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. The course is also accessible to learners in English-speaking countries such as the UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, and South Africa.
Last Updated: April 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.6 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

  • "This course is very helpful. It helped me to understand the different roles everyone play in the well being of seniors in a nursing facility." -- Keyonna M.
  • "I am very pleased that I was able to attend this course. It has inspired me to possibly further my education in this field." -- Patricia H.
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