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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1,229Students
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5Hours
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0.5CEUs
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Self-care and Avoiding Caregiver Burnout: Discover essential techniques to ensure your well-being while compassionately caring for aging parents, spouses, or loved ones.
- 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.
- 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
Course Lessons
Average Lesson Rating:
"Extraordinarily Helpful"
(750 votes)
Lesson 1 Video
Lesson discussions: Aging and Long Term Care; Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: An Introduction
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
- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media
Course Title:
Aging and Long Term Care
Course Number:
8900162
Lessons Rating:
4.5 / 5 Stars
(750 votes)
Languages:
English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Category:
Availability:
This course is offered online and is accessible in every state across the U.S., including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. Learners in English-speaking countries like Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and South Africa can also enroll.
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
Instructor:
Cheryl Reinerio, RN, MSN
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.
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