Course Code: REL-PAC-0-TPOA
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Discuss the physiological changes associated with aging.
Identify at least two cognitive changes related to aging.
Describe how physical activity fosters successful aging.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Physiological and Cognitive Changes
What Happens Physically As People Age?
Meet Annie and Evie
Cardiovascular System
Respiratory System
Genitourinary System
Gastrointestinal System
Musculoskeletal System
Integumentary System
Vision
Hearing
Smell and Taste
Common Conditions
What Happens Cognitively as People Age?
Nervous System
Neurodegenerative Disease
Review
Summary
Section 3: Physical Activity and Aging
Benefits Of Physical Activity
Definition Of Physical Activity
Heart Failure
Type 2 Diabetes
CKD
Dementia
Parkinson’s Disease
Falls
Sarcopenia
Depression and Anxiety
Sleep
Cognition
Revisiting Annie and Evie
What Can Organizations Do to Promote Physical Activity?
Provide Opportunities
Recommendations
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Annette Brownlee BSN RN
Annette Brownlee, BSN, RN is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has a Bachelor of Arts in advertising from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Northern Colorado. Annette has worked in skilled nursing and home health. Her most recent experience includes being a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administration; Nursing Personnel; 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.