Aging And Long-Term Care

Course overview

This course provides an overview of the biopsychosocial issues facing the aged. It includes the exploration of different long-term care options with the aged and their loved ones. Many of the common issues pertaining to aging and loss are addressed. The course also reminds clinicians to be aware of the aged populations strengths, potential and opportunities for a life that maintains vitality. Issues regarding physical violence, neglect, fraud and other types of abuses are addressed. This course is available online. After reading the material the participant must pass a post-test which measures the completion of the objectives. The passing score for the test is 80%.