36024 Transitioning from Independent to Assisted Care

What you'll learn

Course overview

This program discusses transitioning from independent to assisted care, with topics including activities of daily living and the impact on health and independence as it pertains to housing, housing options for older adults, and the importance of the clinical perspective of the nurse on the care coordination team helping older adults. There is also a discussion about how implicit bias may impact healthcare. The transition to residential care facilities can be stressful for older people, entailing numerous challenges. Understanding the varying factors involved helps nursing staff gain new insight into older adults' transition to residential care facilities. Many factors should be considered when tailoring interventions for residents, like ability to make decisions, care plans, and family member interactions.