Summary:
Life expectancy in the United States is at a record high of 77.9 years. Women still outlive men, but the gap is narrowing. As a group, the elderly are the most rapidly growing sector of the U.S. population. About 25 million people in the United States are 65 years old and older. Since 1900, U.S. residents have gained 30 more years of life. Advances in healthcare, medications and medical devices play a major part in this longevity. Many older adults live active lives and are not necessarily ill or disabled. Because social workers’ contact with both ill and healthy elderly patients will continue to expand, understanding the complexities of each elderly patient is crucial to good nursing care. An in-depth understanding will foster social worker-patient relationships that benefit the patient and bring satisfaction to the social worker.
Objectives:
The purpose of this module is to help social workers understand the interaction of psychological and physical aspects of aging in the absence of disease. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to —
- Discuss the disease-related and age-related sexual changes for men and women.
- Describe the psychological and physical benefits that relationships provide in later life.
- Identify at least three behavior choices that promote healthy aging.
Approval Information
Gannett Education, provider # 1203, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Gannett Education maintains responsibility for the program. Approval Period: February 15, 2010 to February 15, 2014. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.
Social workers participating in this course will receive 1.0 continuing education clock hour.
Gannett Education maintains responsibility for the program.
Course delivery format: Online
Audience
Social Workers
Social Work Practice Levels: Entry
Course Completion Requirements and Awarding Certificate
After reading the presentation, complete the course test online. With a score of 75% or better and completing the evaluation, you may immediately print your CE certificate of completion or save a pdf of it for your records. You may also request a copy to be sent to you by mail. If your score is less than the passing score of 75%, you may retake the test. In the event of loss, there is no charge for a replacement copy of a CE certificate.
Jurisdictional Requirements
Continuing education licensing requirements vary by jurisdiction, are not well defined, and may change. We recommend you contact your licensing board or accrediting organization for the latest continuing education requirements of your state or territory. To review state specific/jurisdictional continuing education requirements, click
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Accommodations for Disabilities
Every effort will be made to accommodate your special needs. To request accommodation; please contact the CE office at (800) 866-0919.
Grievance Procedure
Gannett Education is committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with accreditation agencies and boards. Gannett Education will comply with all responsibilities to be nondiscriminatory in activities, program content, and in treatment of participants. The monitoring and assessment of compliance with these standards will be the responsibility of the Executive Vice President, Gannett Education, Global Programming, and members of the continuing education division.
While Gannett Education attempts to assure fair treatment of all participants, we recognize grievances that may require intervention. Grievances are handled in the following manner:
When a participant, either orally or in written format, files a grievance, the Executive Vice President, Gannett Education, Global Programming, will evaluate the nature of the complaint. If it is meritorious, the Executive Vice President, Gannett Education, Global Programming, will instruct the staff to implement any necessary changes in the course. The complainant will receive a response from the Executive Vice President, Gannett Education, Global Programming, or designated staff within 5 working days.
You may file a complaint by telephone or email.
Telephone #: 800.866.0919