Course Code: REL-CAN-PAC-0-DOABC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recognize at least three symptoms of depression in older adults.
Describe the differences between depression and dementia.
Recall at least four care interventions for older adults with depression.
Outline:
Spotting Depression
Depression
Types of Depression
Meet Louise
The Grumpy Person Myth
Medications and Depression
Recognizing Symptoms
Reporting Symptoms
Not Always Depression
Depression or Dementia?
Review
Key Takeaways
Consequences of Depression
Consequences of Depression
Appetite and Malnutrition
Risk for Suicide
Meet Harry
Harry Speaks
Review
Key Takeaways
Treatment
Medications
Physical Exercise
Supportive Therapy
Light Therapy
Problem-Solving
Other Types of Therapy
Goals and Outcomes
Providing Care
Review
Key Takeaways
Conclusion
Course Contributor
References
Reviewer: Jennifer Niles, LCSW, LCAS, CCS-I
Jennifer received her Bachelor’s degrees in Social Work and Criminal Justice from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Master’s degree in Social Work with a Certificate in Substance Abuse Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has over 13 years of experience providing psychotherapy, counseling, and case management to a variety of populations. Her experiences and clinical interests are centered around addiction treatment, harm reduction, severe mental health conditions, psychosis, LGBTQ+ issues, gender diversity, integrated care, and clinical supervision.
Subject Matter Expert: Elizabeth Vaccaro, BSN RN
Elizabeth Vaccaro earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Kean University. She has worked as a Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Educator. Elizabeth has worked in a variety of healthcare settings from the hospital to the pharmaceutical industry which has allowed her to have a great appreciation for all the challenges that span the healthcare field. She has practiced in the hospice setting for nine years in a variety of roles from Case Manager, Educator, and Director of both inpatient and home care hospice.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.