by Rhonda Latreille | Jun 9, 2014 | Courses, Financial, Health, Legal, Social
Students develop knowledge of hospice and palliative care, when these services are used and how they affect families. The different settings in which hospice palliative care is given are described. Advance directives, living-wills, heroic measures and DNR (do not...
by Rhonda Latreille | Jun 7, 2014 | Courses, Financial, Health, Legal, Social
This module examines ethics as a pervasive, core element of qualitative practice in all professional disciplines, and its special importance to CPCAs. The various value systems and attitude sets which are the basis for ethical professional practice are presented in...
by Rhonda Latreille | Jun 5, 2014 | Courses, Health, Social
The mental health issues of later life, including depression, anxiety states and suicide are explored via this module, students also discover how grief and loss, at various stages of the life-cycle, impact individuals and families in terms of their health, social, and...
by Rhonda Latreille | Jun 3, 2014 | Courses, Health, Social
The content of this module helps the students appreciate the importance of sound dietary practices, good nutrition and appropriate exercise in the lives of our maturing population. It familiarizes the students with the basic principles underlying seniors wellness and...
by Rhonda Latreille | Jun 3, 2014 | Certified Professional Consultant on Aging (CPCA), Courses, Financial, Health, Legal, Social
This module helps students’ awareness and understanding of the full range of housing options available to seniors. The gerontological concept of aging in place is developed in the context of the almost universally expressed desire of seniors to remain in their...
by Rhonda Latreille | Jun 2, 2014 | Courses, Financial, Health, Legal, Social
This module addresses an often-neglected aspect of the lives of seniors. Patterns of religious involvement, and how these change with age, are discussed. The distinction is made between religion and spirituality. Students are given insight into how the core-values and...
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