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Memory Loss, Health Issues and End of Life Care: Aging And Long-Term Care Part II

Author: Jassin M. Jouria, MD
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CE: 3 hours
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Course Summary

In the United States the population is aging and, in the coming decades, this trend is anticipated to increase. Between 2010 and 2050, it is expected that there will be a rapid growth in the older age groups. By 2050, the total national population aged 65 and older is predicted to rise rapidly and to reach 88.5 million, which is more than two-fold its population in 2010. This growth in the elderly population will far exceed the growth in younger age groups. Aging And Long Term Care is a 3-part series discussing important topics related to aging factors, special disability populations, end-of-life care issues and trends in long-term care.

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Course Syllabus

  1. Introduction
  2. Memory Disorders In The Elderly
    1. Prevalence of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias
    2. Use and Setting of Long-term Care Services
    3. Caregiving for Elderly
  3. Depression In The Elderly
    1. Signs and Symptoms of Depression Unique to Elderly
    2. Geriatric Depression Scale
  4. Sexual Issues Associated With Elderly
    1. Gender Differences in Sexuality
    2. Physiological Changes Associated with Aging
    3. Institutionalized Care
    4. Other Medical Conditions
  5. Elder Abuse
    1. Warning Signs of Elder Abuse
    2. Risk Factors Contributing to Elder Abuse
    3. Health Consequences of Abused Elders
    4. Elder Abuse Prevention
    5. Reporting Elder Abuse
  6. End-Of-Life Care
    1. The Provider’s Role
    2. Ethical Issues
    3. Hospice and Palliative Care
    4. Cultural and Spiritual Beliefs
    5. Advance Directive Care Planning
    6. Communication with Elderly and Family Members
    7. Informed Consent and Decision-Making Capacity
    8. Hospice Care
    9. Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide
  7. Summary


No prerequisites are required for this course.

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