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Loneliness is a precursor to all major illnesses, it can also be a side effect of chronic illness or life transition and can have a direct impact on physical and mental health.  Some experts consider loneliness an epidemic, forced social distancing has caused many older people to be isolated which can also exacerbate and impact feelings of loneliness.  It is important to note that loneliness is an normanl feeling...

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Over 80% of physical and mental well-being comes from how we live our lives.  Non-clinical aspects of well-being are directly impacted from our choices and social determinants of health.  This course explores how our environment, self care, and personal choice improves our mood, enhances feelings of joy.  Learn how finding joy can improve the lives of those you serve while empowering them to make meaningful choices for healthy outcomes.

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Over the next decade, we will see an increase in the number of seniors, relative to other demographics.  In order to provide the greatest care, have pertinent perspective, and minimize any implicit bias, it’s important for healthcare professionals to understand this population.  This course will provide insight, current information, and suggestions to working, treating, and interacting with an aging population in an appropriate way. 

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Research shows that almost 40% of men over 50 discuss sexual health with their providers.  The perception of sexual activity amongst the senior population has resulted in limited information that minimizes access to information pertaining to health, privacy, consent, STIs, and living in communities and long-term care facilities.  We all want to live full lives with meaningful relationships, as professionals it’s important to be fully aware of sexuality and...

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This course provides a detailed description of varied options supporting the well-being of older adults throughout the trajectory of the senior life course. While the term aging in place expresses a desire shared by many older adults, it is imperative for the environment to support the realities of the aging body, physical and mental changes, and the ability to access meaningful relationships that can ensure psychosocial needs are met....

Course release date: 7/1/2024

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This intermediate-level course will explore the realities for people taking multiple medications, mostly older adults.  Medication management is a challenge that can have impact on physical and mental health.  Inadvertent misuse of medication can not only affect the individual, but also the caregiver, and the greater community.  It is important that all healthcare providers gain insight into this challenge to understand the effects...

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Overview of Geriatric Assessment is an amalgamation of pertinent information for healthcare professionals to consider when providing care to older adults. Specific assessment tools are covered, in addition to specific insights into perspectives on aging that are directly correlated to health and well-being. Views on aging and awareness of age-related changes are discussed to offer additional tools for providers who are seeking an understanding of the older adult demographic....

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This course is designed to provide an overview into aspects of the older adult population as a cohort, understanding of different types of dementias, and thorough insight into the different cognitive assessment tools. It should be noted that these assessment tools vary based on symptoms and input from patient caregivers, and they are not necessarily diagnostic tools; rather they are tools that can unveil potential signs and symptoms of...

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This course is designed to train staff who have direct contact with people who have Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias (ADRD). Lessons will provide an understanding of and insight into ADRD, the definition of dementia, an overview of the brain, and how these diseases impact its functioning. Specific characteristics and stages of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) will be discussed along with recommendations to communicate with the person with ADRD and...

Course release date: 1/6/2025

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Every day approximately 12,000 baby boomers are turning 65 in the United States. As more people achieve longevity, more people may address cognitive challenges that can impact physical and mental health and impair quality of life. It is important to recognize that approximately 40% of noncommunicable disease, including Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of cognitive impairment, are correlated to modifiable risk factors that...

Course release date: 5/30/2025

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The term patient-centered care has become widely used throughout the healthcare sector as a means of expressing core values and integration of the patient's perspective in treatment plans, preferences, and health-related goals. Historically, patient care was provider driven, and this shift to integrate patient-centered approaches requires insight, understanding, and buy-in from healthcare leadership in any health-related entity.

This course will provide...

Course release date: 1/6/2025

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In the world of healthcare, we often think of leadership as the heads of organizations and departments, C-suite executives, and others with fancy titles. It is important that everyone recognize that anyone can have leadership skills, knowledge, and vision, no matter what their title is. This course reviews the concept of leadership and the attributes that provide vision, direction, unity, and skills for...

Course release date: 8/11/2025

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The population of older adults is increasing, and it’s important for healthcare professionals to gain insight and understanding about common health issues confronting older adults. Age-related conditions, diseases, and syndromes will be explored, as will evidence-based research showing practical and innovative ways to make positive lifestyle choices to prepare for healthy old age and quality of life while preventing decline. Learners will recognize environmental...

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Understanding and accepting diversity is an important imperative for all healthcare professionals. Being culturally competent enables professionals to have insight, recognition, empathy, and compassion for the different cultures, ethnicities, religions, generations, and physical abilities that shape our lives, perspectives, beliefs, and ability to trust. This one-hour course provides a detailed overview of elements of cultural competency and the impact it will have on the ability to communicate, understand, and...