Description
Aging is universal—and with it comes unique health challenges that impact individuals, families, caregivers, and healthcare systems. As We Age: Issues and Illnesses Related to Aging is a ready-to-use curriculum designed to give trainers and educators everything they need to deliver a comprehensive course on the physical, psychological, and social aspects of aging.
This six-hour program explores the most common health conditions faced by older adults—such as hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, dementia, depression, and cancer—while also addressing sensory changes, chronic illnesses, and the global implications of an aging population. Each session blends practical medical knowledge with compassionate insights, ensuring participants gain both understanding and empathy.
With this turnkey curriculum, facilitators can easily teach participants to:
- Recognize normal aging changes and how they impact daily life.
- Understand prevalent illnesses in older adults—their symptoms, risks, and treatments.
- Identify mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, and isolation.
- Build respect and compassion into caregiving and professional practice.
- Apply prevention, management, and supportive strategies for healthier aging.
What’s Included in Each Curriculum Package
Instructor Manual
- A step-by-step guide for supervisors to deliver effective training.
- Includes detailed lesson content, interactive discussion points, student assessments, and activities that reinforce critical concepts.
- Designed for both small-group and one-on-one coaching sessions, making training adaptable to your agency’s needs.
Employee Manual
- Each manual walks staff through key training content in easy-to-understand language.
- Includes space for reflection, note-taking, and activity sheets to encourage active participation.
Manuals and materials, including a PowerPoint presentation, are also provided on a flash drive.
Perfect for community educators, healthcare trainers, senior services professionals, and human services agencies, this take-and-teach package saves you preparation time while delivering meaningful, engaging, and research-based content.
Formats Provided:
- Printed & Bound Copies – Package includes one professionally bound Instructor Manual and ten Student Manuals. Additional student manuals available upon request.
- Flash Drive – Package will include a flash drive with all materials included.
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