Course Details
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- Topics: Healthy Aging & Older Adults, Health Equity & Social Determinants
- Audience: Community Health Workers (CHWs)
- Format: Self-Paced Module
- Language: English
CHW Healthy Aging Specialty Track
Module 2: Understanding Aging & Ageism
Covers typical physical, cognitive, and emotional changes with age, distinguishes normal aging from chronic conditions, and examines ageism, including how it shows up at the personal, interpersonal, and institutional level, and its impact on CHW-client relationships.
Learning objectives:
- Distinguish between normal aging and age-related conditions
- Recognize how ageism impacts care and health outcomes
- Describe cultural perspectives that shape how aging is valued