Death school training courses in Detroit, MI (public, in-house or online)

Broaden your awareness of common diseases and chronic illnesses associated with aging. Gain
comprehensive knowledge of Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related disorders. Demonstrate
philosophy of care and care interactions. Provide life enrichment and support to clients and families.
Understand and manage difficult behaviors. Develop personal strategies to avoid stress and burnout.

Gain confidence as a family or professional caregiver. Learn techniques to assist older adults with
respect, compassion and privacy. Practice the mechanics of safe transferring techniques and become
familiar with common therapeutic equipment. Create a safe, comfortable environment whether in the
home or institutional facility that promotes independence and wellness in everyday activities. Saturday
classes include classroom and web-based learning. Students will use the Internet for as...

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Prepare yourself for the aging of America. Investigate the many dimensions and processes of aging.
Examine the impact of stereotypes, roles and physiology on the aging process. This class will prepare
you for further studies in Gerontology for your career, family or business needs. Saturday classes
include classroom and web-based learning. Students will use the Internet for assignments.

Are you prepared for what experts are calling the silver tsunami? Over the next 18 years, 72 million Baby Boomers in America will turn 60. By the year 2030, it is expected that one in four Macomb County residents will be over age 60. This demographic shift will affect all aspects of our culture and provide opportunities in industries such as:

�Healthcare
�Housing
�Transportation
�Leisure

As an Eldercare Specialist you can use your training in one of the industries l...

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The Gerontology Nursing Certificate is a series of credit courses designed to enhance the nurse’s ability to care for the geriatric client. Courses are delivered online.

Certificate Completers will be able to
. Assess elderly patients’functional, physical and cognitive abilities; mental health; and phrarmacology needs.
. Identify patients’ economic and social considerations as well as preventive and wellness considerations
. Provide holistic comfort and end-of-life...

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