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Instructional Level: Beginner

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Course Outline:

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? - Thursday, February 13th, 2025, 4:00pm-7:00pm ET

Aging Process: What is Happening to the Body and What Does it Mean? - Thursday, February 13th, 2025, 4:00pm-7:00pm ET

3 Hours Instructional Level: Beginner
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Description:

Course Overview

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
Course OverviewAccording 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...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

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

  • 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 Overview

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

  • 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:

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

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Occupational Therapy: 3 Hours
Physical Therapy: 3 Hours

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

 

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. AOTA Provider #9118. This distance learning-interactive course is offered at 0.4 CEUs/Contact Hours noted above to Occupational Therapists and OTAs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

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

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Occupational Therapy: 3 Hours
Physical Therapy: 3 Hours

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

 

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. AOTA Provider #9118. This distance learning-interactive course is offered at 0.4 CEUs/Contact Hours noted above to Occupational Therapists and OTAs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

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.