Effective Treatment and Care for Geriatric and Older Adults is organized by AchieveCE. This course has been approved for a maximum of 5.0 Contact Hours.

Release Date: 06/20/2023
Expiration Date: 06/20/2026

Description:
This course provides information on geriatric care, elder abuse, age-related memory changes, and best care practices for healthcare professionals.

What you will learn:
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:

Summarize current demographic characteristics of the older adult population
Describe common health conditions and major age-related physiologic and cognitive changes in older adults
Describe prevention and treatment recommendations for common health conditions in older adults and summarize the goals of care
Recognize risk factors and signs of elder abuse, including common reporting requirements
Discuss end-of-life issues that affect individuals and caregivers