This course discusses an approach to the care of older adults with multi-morbidity that considers patients priorities and preferences across their multiple conditions. The importance of comprehensive geriatric assessment to develop patient-centered and individualized goals and interventions is stressed. Strategies for exercise and activity interventions for older adults with multi-morbidity are presented.
What participants are saying . . .“I work in home health – alot in the ALF situation- elderly w multimorbidity- the course provides a way of looking at and providing improved care for this population”
“Worth while”
“Quick and easy. Helpful review and also providing new information in how we can better treat the geriatric population comprehensively.”
“A course providing the necessary information when working with older adults, both for understanding multi-morbidities, how to assess, and how to incorporate in OT.”
Concepts and Consequences of Multi-morbidity (30 minutes)
Approaches to Managing Multi-morbidity (20 minutes)
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (50 minutes)
Exercise and Activity Interventions (50 minutes)
Case Analysis and Discussion (30 minutes)
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to
- Describe the challenges presented by multi-morbidity in the care of older adults.
- Discuss approaches to the individualized care of older adults with multi-morbidity.
- Apply concepts of comprehensive geriatric assessment to identify intervention priorities.
- Determine appropriate exercise and activity interventions to prevent and treat mobility disability in older adults.
Instructional Methods of this RECORDED WEBINAR
A recorded webinar is a video course that was recorded from a previously given LIVE Webinar. It is delivered over the Internet to your computer. You will be able to see, hear and listen to the course presenter. This type of webinar will utilize previously recoreded instruction, demonstrative videos, power point slides and more. You will not have the opportunity to ask questions during the seminar as it is recorded. A comprehensive handout will be made available to you after you register for the webinar. The written content used in the presentation will also be made available to you for your personal use (Power Point Slides, Reference Materials etc.).
Financial Disclosure: The course speaker is a lecturer for GREAT Seminars. He/she receives payment from GREAT Seminars for the presentation of this course.
Nonfinancial Disclosure: No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service.
EDUCATIONAL CREDIT: Upon completion of the course, a certificate of attendance for 3 contact hours of educational activity (3 CEUs or 0.3 CEUs depending on how your Practice Act determines CEUs in your state) will be awarded to registrants upon completion of the seminar.
PHYSICAL THERAPY: Great Seminars and Books is an Approved CE Provider for PTs and PTAs in OK, NY, IL, CA, TX, and NM and this course provides 3 contact hours of continuing education. Approved for PTs and PTAs in MD, OH, and NJ for 3 contact hours. This course meets the guidelines for approval in NC, TN, CT, ID, IO, KS, ME, MA, NH, NE, SC, SD. This course is accepted for CEUs in: AK, AL, AR, DE, GA, HI, IN, MI, MT, ND, OR, PA, RI, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY, WA. Please verify the individual licensing board’s rules regarding allowable hours for recorded/online education. If you do not see your state listed here, please give our office a call.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Please refer to your Occupational Therapy State Board guidelines for acceptable continuing education activities.
This course is not approved by ASHA or Board of Certification. Any reference to or mention of state rules or regulations concerning continuing education requirements are true and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of print. If you have questions, please contact your board or regulating body.
If you do not see your state listed, please give our office a call at 877 794 7328.
3 Contact Hours - $99.00
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Educational Level:Intermediate
Course Format: Online video course
Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant.