What you'll learn:

In the next half century, the older adult population in the United States is projected to more than double in size—from 31 million to 80 million. The Healthy Aging Online Series will offer several free, self-paced, self-study online modules targeted to increase health professionals’ responsiveness and improve health care of healthy aging adults. The information provided may also be of interest and helpful to the general public.

The Healthy Aging learning module approaches aging as a normal part of the human condition. How we age reflects genetic, lifestyle, social and environmental factors. As the population of adults aged 65 and older rises it is important to increase our awareness of approaches to promoting healthy lifestyles among older adults.

Content includes: changing demographics of the older adult population, goals of healthy aging, physical changes accompanying the normal aging process and healthy lifestyle practices and approaches to promote healthy lifestyle among older adults.

Module includes: voice enhanced presentations, videos, online resources, learning activities, call to action, post-test, and evaluation.

Time required: approximately 70 minutes; can be completed at one time or in 15-20 minute segments taken at your own pace.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify a minimum of two common mistakes used when communicating with older adults.
• Evaluate your own communication techniques with older adults.
• Describe communication competencies used when interacting with older adults.

Who is this course designed for:

Registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, nurse educators, physicians, social workers, allied health professionals, family and friend caregivers