Course Details
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- Topics: Dementia Care, Care Coordination, Healthy Aging & Older Adults
- Audience: Community Health Workers (CHWs)
- Format: Self-Paced Module
- Language: English
CHW Healthy Aging Specialty Track
Module 7: Working with Older Adults
Introduces early signs of dementia and ways to support social connection, then builds practical service-navigation skills — helping clients through telehealth, forms, and scheduling, including coordination with care teams. Also covers community-based supports like meals, transportation, falls prevention, and chronic disease self-management.
Learning objectives:
- Recognize early signs of dementia and cognitive decline
- Describe strategies to reduce isolation and support independence
- Apply CHW strategies to connect older adults with local resources