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Gerontology Certificate
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CORE WORKSHOPS Special fees for seniors, students, and Coulee Region LTC Workforce Coalition members. (SPRING 2008) Printable Brochure for Gerontology Workshops Printable Flyer for Long Term Care Leadership Development Workshop Essentials of Gerontology In order to understand the aging experience, it is important to recognize the complexity of the aging process and the many issues affecting us as we age. The Foundations course will present an overview of the historical and social context of aging to give participants a common backdrop for dialogue. Participants will explore the myths and stereotypes of aging and examine the impact of ageism in our contemporary culture. Care giving, with an emphasis on family, will be discussed both from a personal and professional perspective. Experiential and interactive learning will be the focus of the class. Social Issues of Aging Baby-boomers are taking their places as elders. The sheer size of this generation is significantly changing communities, health care and services, politics and policies. Family life is changing as well, as adult children assist their aging parents through the challenges of healthcare, supportive care, legal and financial issues. This workshop features a panel of providers and policy makers who offer insider perspectives on the current issues, programs, and services to help caregivers, family members, advocates alike. You will learn:
Instructors: Stephanie Genz, MS, RN, Associate Professor of Nursing, Viterbo University
Psychology of Aging Using Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, this workshop explores the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes associated with aging and elders. The diversity of aging experiences is considered as we investigate how elders meet their physical and belonging needs. We will pay special attention to the differences between normal, typical aging and pathological, disease-related conditions related to aging. The growing concerns of depression, suicide, and other mental health issues are also examined. Course Objectives:
Instructors: Sara Sullivan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, UW-La Crosse Department of Psychology; Mary Faherty, MSW, Long term care consultant and educator.
Physiology of Aging This workshop provides an overview of the normal physical and physiological changes that occur in an individual with increasing age. The implications of these changes on the day-to-day activities of the elderly will be explored. This workshop will present strategies that can be used to assist the elderly in maintaining physical and mental well-being. Examples of physically active older individuals and their physical accomplishments will be examined. Drugs and Aging As individuals age, there is an increased likelihood that they will be on one or more medications. This workshop will cover the current use of medications, drug interactions, adverse drug reactions and ineffective outcomes. Drugs commonly used for cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal problems, diabetes and neurological diseases will be examined using case studies. Common medications used in pain management and psychotropic drugs will also be covered. Proper use of medication in the elderly will be emphasized. I loved the program and couldn’t wait for the next class. I became much more aware of everything from their point of view, even though I had worked in the field for 10 years.
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