This course aims to educate participants on best practices and new technologies for assisting aging individuals with chronic illnesses to live comfortably at home. The course covers topics such as improving mobility, managing memory loss, addressing skin issues, nutrition, medication use, home safety, and more. The teaching method includes lectures drawing from medical literature and practical experiences. This course is designed for caregivers, medical professionals, and individuals interested in supporting aging individuals with chronic illnesses at home.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Learning Objectives
Aging Gracefully
Improving Mobility
Types of Walkers
Selecting a grip
Fitting Your Walker
First Step
Activity
Memory Loss
Dementia - Clinical Presentation
Dementia - Treatment
Loneliness and Depression
Depression - Treatment
Skin Issues with Aging
Skin Care
Nutrition
Constipation
Incontinence
Screening/Prevention
Medication Use
Home Safety
Driving
Hospitalizations and Transitional Care
Difficulty with Activities of Daily Living (Long term Care)
Taught by
Stanford Health Care
