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Healthy Aging: Promoting Well-being in Older Adults

Self-paced
1 credit

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Description

This training provides an in-depth overview of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, highlighting their distinctions, risk factors, and impact on caregivers. It emphasizes public health initiatives and strategies to reduce risks, improve early detection, and support affected individuals and their families. The program discusses gender and racial disparities, the role of lifestyle factors, and the importance of education in managing the growing prevalence of Alzheimer’s.

Target Audience

Healthcare professionals, public health workers, caregivers, educators, and community leaders involved in dementia care and awareness.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

  1. Distinguish between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia and recognize their shared and unique characteristics.
  2. Identify key risk factors for Alzheimer’s, including age, genetics, and lifestyle influences.
  3. Understand the burden of care on unpaid caregivers and strategies to support them.
  4. Explore public health strategies and community-based initiatives to reduce Alzheimer’s risk and enhance early detection.

 

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