Full course description
Description
This training focuses on the challenges and best practices for caring for older adults experiencing homelessness, particularly those with serious illnesses. It examines the health risks, barriers to care, and the role of palliative care teams in providing patient-centered, trauma-informed support.
Target Audience
Healthcare providers, social workers, case managers, and policymakers working with older adults experiencing homelessness or serious illness.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Understand the health risks and challenges faced by older adults experiencing homelessness.
- Identify barriers to healthcare access and strategies to improve engagement with medical and social services.
- Apply trauma-informed and harm-reduction approaches to palliative and primary care for this population.
- Recognize the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in supporting patients' medical, housing, and social needs.