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The Impact Of Providing Rehab Mobility Equipment To Those In Need, Bruce Stelmack, Brian Leitten
The Impact Of Providing Rehab Mobility Equipment To Those In Need, Bruce Stelmack, Brian Leitten
Case Studies from Age in Action
Educational Objectives
1. Discuss the need to provide rehabilitation mobility equipment at no cost to those who have no other means to obtain it.
2. Assess the impact on a community when mobility equipment for underinsured impaired persons (“at risk”) cannot be secured.
3. Describe a successful recycling program that provides free rehabilitation mobility equipment.
4. Explain the importance of a community- based model to provide rehabilitation equipment.
Universal Design In Housing, Steve Hansler, Beth Glas
Universal Design In Housing, Steve Hansler, Beth Glas
Case Studies from Age in Action
Educational Objectives
1. Show how an aging population increases the need for housing that is accessible and adaptable.
2. Define visitability, universal design, and accessible design.
3. Explain ways to approach universal design including key factors.
4. Illustrate how universal design can be used in both renovation and new construction.
Alcohol, Medications, And Older Adults, Mailtreyee Mohanty, Patricia Slattum
Alcohol, Medications, And Older Adults, Mailtreyee Mohanty, Patricia Slattum
Case Studies from Age in Action
Educational Objectives
1. Describe patterns of simultaneous use of alcohol and Central Nervous System (CNS) - acting medications among older adults.
2. Understand the mechanisms of interaction between alcohol and CNS-acting medications and their consequences.
3. Identify strategies to prevent alcohol-medication interactions among older adults.
4. Recommend resources for older adults and service providers for identifying and managing problematic alcohol and medication use.
Habilitation Therapy In Dementia Care, Paul Raia
Habilitation Therapy In Dementia Care, Paul Raia
Case Studies from Age in Action
Educational Objectives
1. To describe the goal of Habilitation Therapy and how it differs from other methods of dementia care, including rehabilitation.
2. To identify areas or domains in which we have opportunities to bring about and sustain positive emotions.
3. To discuss four communication strategies to use with mid- to laterstage Alzheimer’s patients.