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Geriatric and End-of-Life Care

Specialized care for aging populations and individuals with life-limiting illnesses. Covers geriatrics, palliative care, hospice, and professional caregiving.

10 subcategories · 301 courses total

Palliative Care Fundamentals

Understand the principles of palliative care, focusing on improving the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses through symptom management and effective communication.

91 courses

Professional Eldercare and Caregiving

Acquire the practical skills needed for professional caregiving for older adults. This includes assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), ensuring home safety, and providing companionship.

75 courses

Dementia and Alzheimer's Care

Develop skills to care for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Covers managing behavioral symptoms, ensuring safety, and providing support to patients and their families.

39 courses

Grief, Loss, and Bereavement Support

Develop skills to provide emotional and psychological support to patients, families, and caregivers experiencing grief and loss. Learn to facilitate healthy coping mechanisms and identify complicated grief.

38 courses

Pain and Symptom Management

Master the assessment and management of common symptoms in palliative and geriatric care, including pain, dyspnea, nausea, and fatigue, using both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.

21 courses

Managing Geriatric Syndromes

Learn to identify, assess, and manage common geriatric syndromes that impact quality of life in older adults. Covers conditions such as frailty, falls, incontinence, and pressure ulcers.

16 courses

Geriatric Assessment

Learn to conduct comprehensive geriatric assessments (CGAs) to evaluate the physical, cognitive, functional, and psychosocial health of older adults, forming the basis for a holistic care plan.

7 courses

Hospice and End-of-Life Care

Explore the philosophy and practice of hospice care for individuals in their final months of life. Focuses on comfort, dignity, and providing compassionate support to patients and their loved ones.

6 courses

Advance Care Planning

Learn how to guide patients and families through advance care planning. Covers creating advance directives, living wills, and appointing healthcare proxies to ensure patient wishes are honored.

4 courses

Geriatric Pharmacology

Understand the principles of prescribing medications for older adults. Focuses on polypharmacy, adverse drug reactions, and adjusting dosages based on age-related physiological changes.

4 courses