Understanding Aging and Geriatric Issues
Date/Time
2/6/2023 - 2/6/2040
Self-paced
Self-paced
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Event Type(s)
Home-Study Courses
Event Description
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EVENT:
Counseling sessions with elderly clients are oftentimes hindered by challenges common to geriatric populations. This virtual program will provide a survey of commonly-experienced issues related to such things as cognitive impairment, client and family background, and medication regimes. This program will provide counselors with the tools to successfully navigate these challenges.
Program Objectives
1) Identify challenges in counseling aging clients
2) Specifics to each potential hindrance
3) Develop techniques to facilitate successful therapeutic outcome
PRESENTER:
Carla Payne is owner of Aging Care Matters, LLC. She has served as a chapter board member and unit leader with the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA) in both PA and NC. She was named ALCA's 2019 Southeast Chapter Member of the Year, and she currently serves as its President-Elect.
PROVIDER INFORMATION:
LCCNC
605 N. Terrace Place
Morganton, NC 28655
(919) 714-9025
info@lpcanc.org
www.lccnc.org
Counseling sessions with elderly clients are oftentimes hindered by challenges common to geriatric populations. This virtual program will provide a survey of commonly-experienced issues related to such things as cognitive impairment, client and family background, and medication regimes. This program will provide counselors with the tools to successfully navigate these challenges.
Program Objectives
1) Identify challenges in counseling aging clients
2) Specifics to each potential hindrance
3) Develop techniques to facilitate successful therapeutic outcome
PRESENTER:
Carla Payne is owner of Aging Care Matters, LLC. She has served as a chapter board member and unit leader with the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA) in both PA and NC. She was named ALCA's 2019 Southeast Chapter Member of the Year, and she currently serves as its President-Elect.
PROVIDER INFORMATION:
LCCNC
605 N. Terrace Place
Morganton, NC 28655
(919) 714-9025
info@lpcanc.org
www.lccnc.org
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