Course curriculum

    1. Intro Video

    2. How to use this course

    3. Registration

    1. First Take the Pretest

    2. Pretest-Under Aging

    3. Module Objectives

    4. Community Health Worker Competencies Addressed

    5. Case: Meet Our CHW

    6. Stereotypes and Aging

    7. See Me: A Poem from a Crabbit Old Woman

    8. Aging By the Numbers Nationally

    9. Aging By the Numbers in Kentucky

    10. Common Aging Terms

    11. Common Changes Associated with Aging

    12. Common Aging Terms: Flourishing

    13. Common Aging Terms: Optimal Aging

    14. Age-Friendly Healthcare

    15. The 4Ms of Age-Friendly Healthcare

    16. Posttest-UndrAgng

    17. CHW Anyjiah meets her first client, Astrid Harris

    1. First Take the Pretest

    2. Pretest-PhysHealthWB

    3. Module Objectives

    4. Community Health Worker Competencies Addressed

    5. Introduction to Physical Health in Aging

    6. Common Chronic Diseases in Older Adults

    7. Screenings and Prevention- Catching Problems Early

    8. Medication Safety in Older Adults

    9. Nutrition for Healthy Aging

    10. Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults

    11. Sexual Health and Emotional Intimacy in Aging

    12. Posttest-PhysHealthWB

    1. First Take the Pretest

    2. Pretest-MentalHealth

    3. Module Objectives

    4. Community Health Worker Competencies Addressed

    5. Introduction: Overview of mental health and its importance in overall well-being

    6. Case

    7. Factors That Influence Mental Health In Older Adults

    8. Recognizing Common Mental Health Conditions

    9. Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Mental Health Conditions

    10. Stigma and Underreporting

    11. Identifying Resources and Making Referrals

    12. Community Action: Promoting Mental Wellness and Mental Health

    13. Posttest-MentalHealth

    1. First Take the Pretest

    2. Pretest-CognitiveWB

    3. Module Objectives

    4. Community Health Worker Competencies Addressed

    5. What is Cognitive Health?

    6. Understanding Normal Aging and Cognitive Impairment

    7. When forgetting Matters: Exploring Cognitive Changes in Older Adults

    8. Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults

    9. Assessing and Screening for Cognitive Health Challenges: The Role of the CHW

    10. Common Cognitive Impairments in Older Adults

    11. Spotlight: Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) and The Use of Compassionate Care

    12. Fear and Stigma Associated with Cognitive Impairments

    13. The Role of the CHW in Working with Patients with Cognitive Health Challenges

    14. Case Study: Astrid Harris and Concerns about Cognitive Health

    15. Case Study: Next Steps for Mrs. Harris

    16. Strategies to Promote Cognitive Health in Older Adults

    17. Posttest-CognitiveWB

    1. First Take the Pretest

    2. Pretest-TIC

    3. Module Objectives

    4. Community Health Worker Competencies Addressed

    5. Value of providing trauma informed care to your patients and clients

    6. Definition of Trauma

    7. Recognize the Signs of Trauma

    8. Possible Trauma Experiences of Older Adults

    9. Let's revisit Astrid Harris

    10. Possible Trauma Experiences of Astrid Harris

    11. Common Assessment of Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACES

    12. How Trauma Affects Older Adults

    13. Understanding the Biological, Psychological and Social Effects of Trauma

    14. Trauma Informed Care: What's the hype?

    15. Applying the Six Trauma Informed Care Principles

    16. Case Application of the six Trauma Informed Care Principles

    17. Creating a Supportive Care Environment

    18. Case #2 Older adult with trauma

    19. Self-care for CHW

    20. Posttest-TIC

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