OLDER ADULT CARE FOR TEXAS NURSES- 2 Hr

Course overview

Target audience: The target audience for this education program is nurses who want to improve their knowledge of important concepts of older adult care, including elder abuse; age-related memory changes; and disease processes, including chronic conditions and end-of-life issues. Course overview: The number of Americans 65 years of age and older is growing at a rapid pace. It is estimated that by 2030, the older adult population will represent almost 20% of the total population of the United States. It is essential that nurses be prepared to provide safe and appropriate care to older adults. This education program provides information on elder abuse; age-related memory changes; and disease processes, including chronic conditions and end-of-life issues. It meets the continuing education requirements mandated by the Texas Board of Nursing as they pertain to care of the older adult. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of the course, the learner should be able to: • Differentiate among the different types of elder abuse. • Identify risk factors for elder abuse. • Describe the reporting process for elder abuse. • Describe the assessment process for elder abuse. • Explain interventions to deal with elder abuse. • Describe age-related memory and cognitive changes in older adults. • Identify strategies to enhance memory and cognition in older adults. • Describe strategies for dealing with behaviors associated with dementia. • Describe ways to reduce impact of chronic conditions in the older adult population. • Identify helpful end-of-life care strategies.