Understanding the Normal Aging Process
- Continuing education credit hours 1.00
- Mobile-Friendly, Self-Paced Format
- Nationally-Accredited, Regulatory-Approved
Course Objectives
The differences between normal aging and disease.
The differences between acute illness and chronic diseases.
Suggestions are provided so that you can assist the individuals you care for maintain their highest level of functioning.
Course Description
Aging is a gradual process that begins at birth and continues throughout one’s lifespan. Yet, there are numerous misconceptions about illnesses and what is deemed normal as you age. This course debunks this ideology and will help you differentiate normal and expected occurrences when caring for an elder client who is aging.
Regulations/Board Approvals
Our courses are designed to help you meet your continuing education requirements as listed in 42 CFR 484.36 which means they are appropriate for family members, unlicensed caregivers, and direct care workers employed by Home Care and Assisted Living providers.
Our mission is to help people become great caregivers for the people and patients around them.