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Older Adult Care CHW - 2025-2027
According to AARP, “The population of the United States is rapidly aging. By 2030, one of every five people in the U.S. will be 65 or older. By 2035, the number of adults older than 65 will be greater than the number of children under 18” (AARP, 2022). By 2060, that number is expected to climb to about 98 million, or nearly 25% of US residents. The older adult client may experience various health-related issues. A few of these issues include loss of memory, loss of hearing, decreased mobility, and weakened vision. Senior clients may experience any or all of these in varying degrees.
The lifestyle of the older adult also varies from individual to individual. Older adults may reside in various settings, including nursing homes, assisted living complexes, or independently in their own homes. Many people live with their families, partners, or roommates. Whatever their situation or state of health, the most important thing to remember is that older adults want respect and dignity.
Target Audience
This activity is intended for community health workers.
Learning Objectives
When you complete this module, you will be able to:
- Examine a variety of issues impacting older adult care and providing a bridge to healthcare that emphasizes respect and dignity.
- Describe a variety of hard and soft interactive education methods for different learning styles and ages.
- Implement education methods to improve knowledge and/or change behavior.
CHW Competencies covered
- Knowledge Base - 1.0 hour
- Communication - 0.5 hour
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Disclosures
In accordance with the appropriate accrediting bodies, all planners, teachers, and authors with control over activity content are required to disclose to the provider any relevant financial relationships (those held by the person, currently or within the last 24 months) with ineligible interests. Accredited providers are required to provide this information to learners before the start of an activity. The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Division of Academic Innovation's office planning team nor the subject matter experts have anything to disclose.
Primary Author and Course Director for Revision
Teresa Wagner, DrPH, MS, CPH, RD/LD, CPPS, CHWI, DipACLM, CHWC
Associate Professor, Health Administration & Policy, School of Public Health
Associate Professor, Personalized Health & Well-Being, School of Health Professions
Interim Director and Clinical Executive for Health Literacy, SaferCare Texas
Director, Texas State Certified CHW/CHWI Training Program
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
Instructional Design
Brenda Wilson, MS, CHCP
Senior Instructional Designer
CE & Assessment Department, Division of Academic Innovation, University of Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
Special Thanks
We want to acknowledge those who contributed to the original development of this module.
Bobbi D. Bratton, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CHWI
Clinical Executive, SaferCare Texas
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
Kate Taylor, DNP, FN-C, CPPS, FNAP
Assistant Dean of Clinical and Outreach Affairs, College of Nursing
Adjunct Faculty, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Clinical Executive, SaferCare Texas
Accreditation Statements
Community Health Workers
This activity is State Certified for 1.5 credits for community health workers.
Certificate of Attendance
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth certifies this activity for 1.5 hours of participation.
Available Credit
- 1.50 Community Health Worker (CHW)
- 1.50 HSC Participation
Price
Required Hardware/software
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Accessibility Statement
If you require special assistance to participate in this activity, please call (817) 735-2539 or email: [email protected]. An Equal Opportunity University.
Disclaimer
All information contained within this activity is intended for educational purposes only. All healthcare professionals are encouraged to consult other sources and confirm the information contained in this site. No single reference or service can take the place of medical training, education, and experience. This website does not define a standard of care, nor is it intended to dictate an exclusive course of management. This information should not substitute for a visit or consultation with a healthcare provider.
Funding
The current revision is not grant-funded.
We do want to acknowledge that the original development was supported by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number U54MD006882. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.