"Introduction to Gerontology for Rehabilitation Professionals” addresses the issues that occur with the aging population along with their rehabilitation concerns. Clinicians are provided with knowledge enabling them to recognize ways to improve the dynamics of interactions with the elderly in a clinical setting as well as ways to improve the quality of life in aging. The session discusses demographics and definitions pertaining to the psychological, mental and spiritual changes that occur with aging within the context of their effects on treatment modalities.

The course also covers treatment techniques based on assessment objectives and how to use the information to work within the team approach to optimize outcomes of care. Cathy provides examples of legal and ethical conflicts that occur with aging as well as proactive and collaborative measures in advocating for the elderly.

This Seminar-on-Demand is offered is 4 contact hours in length (check your state's approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).