Caring for the Elderly

Caring essentials for the elderly, for nurses, care givers care home managers.  Nearly 4 hours of videos material giving practical information, the Caring for the elderly  course has been created to incorporate all the aspects needed, by a Registered nurse with experience in the field.

At the end of this course you will have worked through these and other topics:

The course includes areas, such as:

Understanding the aging process

Aging vs dementia including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Vascular dementia, Frontotemporal lobe, Lewy body and mixed dementia types

Considerations such as strokes, heart disease, arthritis, vision impairment and injuries

Understanding ABC, RICE and more

Medication

Mobility and exercise

Nutrition for specific diagnosis

Bedrest complications

This is a unique, practical and essential course for carers, junior nurses, family members and volunteers who care or who would like to care for the elderly. This includes persons working in retirement homes, home care or where a family member relies on them. The course consists of over 2 and a half hours divided into vital areas which are essential to know or understand when caring for elderly or aged people. The course covers areas applicable before death. This course crosses religious and race boundaries, with content that works according to applying caring principles.