The foundation and purpose of training in this class includes characteristics of the client group the community serves such as activities, safety risks, environmental considerations, disease processes, communication skills, nutritional needs & vocational abilities. Rated 1.75 hours.
 

• Describes the characteristics of advanced age, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
• Discuss specific care needs.
• Recall specific communication needs and environment considerations of the client group.
• Describe specific intervention techniques for the advanced age client group.
• Identify therapeutic environment components.
• Describe how to promote independence of clients within the limitations of their physical, menta and social health.
• Discuss the aging process and how it affects the residents.

The foundation of training in this class includes characteristics of the client group the community serves such as activities, safety risks, environmental considerations, disease processes, communication skills, nutritional needs & vocational abilities. RATED 1.75 HOUR