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Denise Dougherty, MA, CCC-SLP

The Elderly Adult: Impact of Aging on the Body, 2nd Edition

The Elderly Adult: Impact of Aging on the Body, 2nd Edition

2 Hours Instructional Level: Beginner
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Description:

Course release date: 1/28/2025

Course Overview

All systems in the body including the respiratory system, sensory system, gastrointestinal system, endocrine system, and muscular system affect the swallow. Aging impacts each system, creating more challenges for the elderly with mastication, swallow, digestion, and nutrition/hydration. These changes may require implementation of modifications and compensatory strategies. Knowing what is a temporary versus a permanent change can help us problem-solve appropriate modifications and strategies at mealtime. 

 

Full Course Description
Course release date: 1/28/2025Course OverviewAll systems in the body including the respiratory system, sensory system, gastrointestinal system, endocrine system, and muscular system affect the swallow. Aging impacts each system, creating more challenges for the elderly with mastication, swallow, digestion, and nutrition/hydration. These changes may require implementation of modifications and compensatory strategies. Knowing what is a temporary versus a permanent change can help us problem-solve appropriate modifications and strategies at mealtime.  

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

All systems in the body including the respiratory system, sensory system, gastrointestinal system, endocrine system, and muscular system affect the swallow. Aging impacts each system, creating more challenges for the elderly with mastication, swallow, digestion, and nutrition/hydration. These changes may require implementation of modifications and compensatory strategies. Knowing what is a temporary versus a permanent change can help us problem-solve appropriate modifications and strategies at mealtime. 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Identify how body systems are impaired with aging.
  • List three changes in the swallow that occur with normal aging.   
  • Recognize impact of aging on mastication and dentition.

 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

All systems in the body including the respiratory system, sensory system, gastrointestinal system, endocrine system, and muscular system affect the swallow. Aging impacts each system, creating more challenges for the elderly with mastication, swallow, digestion, and nutrition/hydration. These changes may require implementation of modifications and compensatory strategies. Knowing what is a temporary versus a permanent change can help us problem-solve appropriate modifications and strategies at mealtime. 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Identify how body systems are impaired with aging.
  • List three changes in the swallow that occur with normal aging.   
  • Recognize impact of aging on mastication and dentition.

 

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Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Occupational Therapy: 2 Hours
Physical Therapy: 2 Hours
Speech-Language Pathology: 2 Hours
Nursing: 2 Hours


If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

ACHA CE Approved Provider 

This course is offered for 0.20 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

Please note - ASHA reporting closes at the end of each month, with completions reported around or after the 15th of the following month.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

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:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Occupational Therapy: 2 Hours
Physical Therapy: 2 Hours
Speech-Language Pathology: 2 Hours
Nursing: 2 Hours


If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

ACHA CE Approved Provider 

This course is offered for 0.20 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

Please note - ASHA reporting closes at the end of each month, with completions reported around or after the 15th of the following month.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

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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