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Instructional Level: Beginner

Accreditation Information:

Course Outline:

Hour 1

  • Changes to the skeletal system with aging
  • Changes to the muscular system with aging

Hour 2

  • Changes to the Cardiovascular system with aging
  • Changes to the respiratory system with aging
  • Central nervous system changes
  • Peripheral nervous system changes
  • Cognition changes
  • Somatosensory changes

Hour 3

  • Cataracts
  • Glaucoma
  • Macular degeneration
  • Vestibular changes
  • Hearing changes
  • Incontinence
  • Hair and skin changes
  • Sleep changes
  • Fall risk

Author

Suzanne J. Greenwalt, PT, DPT, CCS, GCS

Aging Process: What is Happening to the Body and What Does it Mean?

Aging Process: What is Happening to the Body and What Does it Mean?

3 Hours Instructional Level: Beginner
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Description:

According to the CDC, the fastest growing age group in the United States is those 65 and older. In fact, by 2060 older adults will make up 25% of the population. All health care providers will be involved in the care of this population of patients at some point throughout their careers.  

It is essential that healthcare providers have an understanding of the changes that occur to the major systems of the body with aging and how these changes impact overall function and safety in order to provide the most thorough, individualized, and comprehensive care for older adults.

This course discusses at an in-depth level the physiological changes that occur with aging, the modifiable factors that impact the effects of aging, and how these contribute to the function of older adults. Participants will gain knowledge in assessing what changes are normal with aging versus those that are not, intervention strategies, and in addressing risk factors when they are identified.

Full Course Description
According to the CDC, the fastest growing age group in the United States is those 65 and older. In fact, by 2060 older adults will make up 25% of the population. All health care providers will be involved in the care of this population of patients at some point throughout their careers.  It is essential that healthcare providers have an understanding of the changes that occur to the major systems of the body with aging...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course is intended to instruct the professional of the physiological, structural and functional changes that occur in the body over time so that functional outcomes can be maximized.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: 

  • Break down 2 changes that occur to the vertebral column with aging.
  • Analyze 2 contributing factors to decreased bone density that occurs in older adults.
  • Characterize 2 changes that occur to the muscular system with aging.
  • Analyze 2 functional implications of the changes that occur to the muscular system with aging.
  • Classify 3 changes that occur in the cardiovascular systems with normal aging.
  • Confirm 2 changes to the respiratory system with aging and explain how they impact the physical functioning of an older adult.
  • Analyze one way in which the changes that occur with aging in the nervous system affect function.
  • Classify 3 differences between normal cognitive aging changes and dementia.
  • Characterize difference between cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.
  • Analyze the differences between the 4 main types of incontinence.
  • Break down at least 3 changes that occur with aging that result in older adults having an increased fall risk. 

 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course is intended to instruct the professional of the physiological, structural and functional changes that occur in the body over time so that functional outcomes can be maximized.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: 

  • Break down 2 changes that occur to the vertebral column with aging.
  • Analyze 2 contributing factors to decreased bone density that occurs in older adults.
  • Characterize 2 changes that occur to the muscular system with aging.
  • Analyze 2 functional implications of the changes that occur to the muscular system with aging.
  • Classify 3 changes that occur in the cardiovascular systems with normal aging.
  • Confirm 2 changes to the respiratory system with aging and explain how they impact the physical functioning of an older adult.
  • Analyze one way in which the changes that occur with aging in the nervous system affect function.
  • Classify 3 differences between normal cognitive aging changes and dementia.
  • Characterize difference between cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.
  • Analyze the differences between the 4 main types of incontinence.
  • Break down at least 3 changes that occur with aging that result in older adults having an increased fall risk. 

 

Disclosures:

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"Seminar-On-Demand" course are streamed on your web browser if the online version if purchased. Our SODs are optimized for the most current versions of Safari, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. All SOD courses are mobile ready.

Contact Hours: 3 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Speech Language Pathologist, Nurses, Nursing Home Administrator 

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Criteria for Completion: A score of 70% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

ACHA CE Approved Provider 

This course is offered for 0.30 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 5886. This distance learning-independent is offered at 0.3 CEUs, intermediate, foundational knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Suzanne Greenwalt is employed by Belmont University and receives a salary. She receives payment from HomeCEU for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

SEMINAR-ON-DEMAND 

"Seminar-On-Demand" course are streamed on your web browser if the online version if purchased. Our SODs are optimized for the most current versions of Safari, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. All SOD courses are mobile ready.

Contact Hours: 3 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Speech Language Pathologist, Nurses, Nursing Home Administrator 

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Criteria for Completion: A score of 70% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

ACHA CE Approved Provider 

This course is offered for 0.30 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 5886. This distance learning-independent is offered at 0.3 CEUs, intermediate, foundational knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Suzanne Greenwalt is employed by Belmont University and receives a salary. She receives payment from HomeCEU for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

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