CARING FOR THE ELDERLY - GERONTOLOGY 4 Hr
Tracking # 20-1042164
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The purpose of this course is to educate and reinforce the knowledge of nurses; ARNP, RN, LPN and CNA /HHA who are working in the health care environment, as well as other professionals/ individuals regarding caring for the elderly. This course reviews the physiological changes that occur with the aging process, factors to take into consideration when caring for the elderly, how aging affects the pulmonary system; lungs, nervous system, the Senses, bones, muscles, joints, reproductive system, immune and other systems and how to treat or manage the complications that may be encountered. The course also review the types of Activities of daily living (ADLs), types of health care and community settings that are available to meet the needs of the elderly and resources that are available within the community to assist with the needs of the elderly.
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