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COURSE OF THE WEEK = Elderly Sensitivity (PD)

May 01, 2020

Elderly Sensitivity

This half-day course is designed to aid all staff in developing and executing empathy when working with the elderly population. During this active training session simulation of activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities for daily living (IADLs) from an elderly perspective will be completed. Additional discussion will focus on communication best practices with the elderly.

Course Objectives:

Describe physical impairments commonly faced by the elderly such as mobility and agility.
Review social issues faced by the elderly such as isolation.
List steps for improvised communication with the elderly to ensure understanding.

Audience

This course is ideal for all employees who service elderly patrons, consumers or patients.

Job Role Samples

LPNs
CNAs
Nursing Home Staff
In-Home Caregivers
Hospice Workers
Council on Aging
Volunteers
Food Service Workers
Transportation Providers

Prerequisites

None.

Activity Stations and Experiences

NEUROPATHY
HEARING LOSS
VISION LOSS
LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENT
MOBILITY AND BALANCE

(Click above to watch a video showing examples of sensitivity training exercises!)

***NOTE***

This training is not provided through vILT. It does not lend itself well to the virtual learning environment due to the hands-on nature of the training activities and experiences.

ON-SITE DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

Maximum of 10 students
Adequate space must be provided for unrestricted movement of participants through five hands-on ADL simulation stations.

Delivery Method

The course will be delivered in three parts.

Part I (60 Minutes)

This section of the training will address cultural perceptions of the elderly and the changes within their lives from a socialization perspective. Additional discussion and activities will focus on communication with the elderly.

Part II (50 Minutes)

This section of the training will review the different types of physical impairments associated with the aging process and how they typically manifest in the elderly.

Part III (80 Minutes)