Ageing
This excellent training resource guides you through the changes which occur during the ageing process and how you can act appropriately to promote an individual’s well being and understand their personal needs during this time.
Duration:
70-80m
70-80m
Modules:
25
25
About the course
From the moment we’re born, we all begin to age. This impacts everybody differently and requires comprehensive training to tackle the physical, emotional and psychological effects of ageing. Have you explored and understood how this has impacted those in your care? If not, this product will help to improve and develop your understanding.
Who is this course for?
A ‘must have’ for induction, refresher, management and vocational training.
What does the course cover?
- Social changes & ageing
- Family & ageing
- Cancer
- The skin & skin sensitivity
- Nails & hair
- The circulatory system
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Heart attacks & angina
- Hypertension
- Dizziness
- The nervous system
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Transient Ischaemic Attack
- Speech
- The respiratory system
- Breathing
- Pneumonia
- Infection
- The kidneys
- Medication
- The musculoskeletal system
- Arthritis
- Continence
- Osteoporosis
- Memory
- Dementia
- Depression
- Bereavement & loss
- Hearing & sight
- Taste & smell
- Body temperature
- Exercise & sleep
- Nutrition
- Oral care
How is the course assessed?
After each module you will be asked a set of multiple-choice questions. The answers are marked automatically so you instantly know your score.
Every trainee receives a FREE training certificate on completion of the course as evidence for your records.
