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Medical Specialties

2014

Virginia Commonwealth University

Geriatrics

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The Necessity Of Leisure And Physical Activity, Alison Clarke, Stephanie Goode Jan 2014

The Necessity Of Leisure And Physical Activity, Alison Clarke, Stephanie Goode

Case Studies from Age in Action

Educational Objectives

1. Explain the value and benefit of physical and leisure activity across the lifespan, regardless of physical limitations.

2. Identify barriers to participation in physical and leisure activity.

3. Discuss strategies to engage and maintain physical and recreational activity participation.


The Lifelong Learning Institute In Chesterfield: Ten Years Of Growing, Edward F. Ansello, Monica Hughes Jan 2014

The Lifelong Learning Institute In Chesterfield: Ten Years Of Growing, Edward F. Ansello, Monica Hughes

Case Studies from Age in Action

Educational Objectives

1. To review changes in patterns of continuing learning and non-traditional education.

2. To profile membership and their interests in lifelong learning.

3. To highlight the development of the Lifelong Learning Institute of Chesterfield as a possible model for replication.


Protecting The Vulnerable: Free Ways To Prevent Financial Exploitation, Christopher Desimone Jan 2014

Protecting The Vulnerable: Free Ways To Prevent Financial Exploitation, Christopher Desimone

Case Studies from Age in Action

Educational Objectives

1. Relate recurring patterns of perpetrators who exploit older adults.

2. Describe no-cost actions to protect assets from financial exploitation.

3. Explain differences among types of power of attorney.


Remembering Through Music: Music Therapy And Dementia, Melissa Owens Jan 2014

Remembering Through Music: Music Therapy And Dementia, Melissa Owens

Case Studies from Age in Action

Educational Objectives

1. Define music therapy and its benefits with older adults with dementia and related disorders/ diseases.

2. Describe active and passive music therapy interventions and strategies for older adult populations.

3. Identify the ways a non-musician can use music to engage older adults and mitigate some symptoms of dementia.