Working with Older Adults

Course Description

In this course, you will learn about aging. Additionally, we will provide you with strategies on working with older adults.

What will be taught topics

• Define aging
• Identify social factors that are affected by aging
• Describe different cultural perspectives on aging
• Outline strategies that are important when communicating with older adults
• Describe normal aging
• Describe how aging affects the different body systems
• Describe how the home health aid can best care for older adults in the home

Lesson list

• Introduction to Working with Older Adults
• What is Aging?
• Social Factors and Aging
• Cultural Perspectives on Aging
• Knowledge Review
• Communicating with Older Adults
• Normal Aging
• Aging and the Body Systems
• Knowledge Review
• Care of the Older Adult
• Exam - Working with Older Adults