Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MHOA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Recall at least three psychosocial challenges that are commonly associated with late adulthood.
Identify age-related physical changes related to sleep and cognitive functioning.
Discuss effective strategies that healthcare providers can utilize to support healthy aging.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Challenges Associated with Late Adulthood
Introduction
Mental Health and Older Adults
Chronological Age vs. Biological Age
Why Do Cohort Effects Matter?
Life Experience Stressors
Physical Health Stressors
Sleep Changes
Appetite Changes
Cognitive Health
Sexuality and Sexual Differences in Later Life
Summary
Section 3: Interventions to Support Successful Aging
Healthy Diet and Weight
Maintaining Memory and Cognitive Functioning
Sleep Hygiene in Later Years
Exercise and Diet: Increasing Awareness and Changing Behaviors
Social Supports
Stress Reduction
Additional Considerations When Working with Older Adults
Summary
Section 4: Clinical Vignette
Clinical Vignette
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Jacob Helton, Psy.D.
Jacob Helton, Psy.D., received his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Marywood University in Pennsylvania. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at Chehalem Youth and Family Services in Newberg, Oregon, which included extensive training with at-risk youth and their families. He is licensed as a psychologist in Oregon and most recently worked in an integrated family medicine and internal medicine group for a large healthcare organization. Dr. Helton has worked in hospital, school, residential, and community mental health settings. He has provided treatment to clients across the lifespan and diagnostic spectrum, with an emphasis on the treatment of anxiety disorders, co-occurring medical and mental health disorders, ADHD, insomnia, severe and persistent mental illness, and the aging. He has experience as a technical writer and has provided numerous trainings to mental health professionals, physicians, allied professionals, and direct care staff.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; Social Workers; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.