Mental Illness in Older Adults (DHHS Partnership)

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Description

This training is brought to you in partnership between South Piedmont AHEC and North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services.

Understanding mental illness in older adults is crucial for healthcare workers in skilled nursing facilities. Conditions like depression, anxiety, and dementia can significantly impact residents' quality of life. Early detection and proper management improve well-being and prevent complications. This knowledge also enhances communication and relationships with residents and their families.

Online Learning: Mental Health in Older Adults
Welcome to our training module on mental health in older adults. This course covers the aging brain, signs and symptoms of depression and neurological disorders, treatment options, and psychosocial impacts. We'll address major life changes, fear of the future, memory and learning, loss of independence, grief and loss, and ageism and discrimination.


Faculty
Stephanie Ingle, LCSW, CDP, CMNCS

Module Information
Release Date: May 5, 2025
Valid Through: May 5, 2027

Continuing Education Credits
0.10 CEUs
CEUs are expressed in tenths and 0.1 CEU is based off 60 minutes of instruction.

1.00 Contact Hour
1.00 contact hour is based off 60 minutes of instruction.

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Objectives

• Understand the aging brain: Learn about physiological changes in the brain as we age.
• Identify mental health issues: Recognize signs and symptoms of depression and neurological disorders.
• Explore treatment options: Discover effective treatments for mental health conditions.
• Assess psychosocial impacts: Understand the psychosocial impacts of aging.
• Support cognitive health: Learn strategies to support memory and learning.
• Promote independence: Address issues related to loss of independence.
• Manage grief and loss: Support older adults through grief and loss.
• Combat ageism and discrimination: Recognize and address ageism and discrimination in healthcare.

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