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Understanding the Senior Population

This class focuses on the unique challenges and needs of the aging population, providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of the aging process. Through interactive discussions, participants will explore categories of seniors, learn strategies for enhancing quality of life, and differentiate between Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Practical advice will be shared on managing declining functionality, both for seniors and their caregivers. The course will also cover caregiver support, emphasizing their well-being and strategies for coping with the loss of loved ones.

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Understanding the Senior Population

Sunday, April 27, 2025, 11:30 AM EDT - 12:30 PM EDT
$29.99 Member Price:  $19.99 Ephraim Turner, LCSW

This class focuses on the unique challenges and needs of the aging population, providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of the aging process. Through interactive discussions, participants will explore categories of seniors, learn strategies for enhancing quality of life, and differentiate between Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Practical advice will be shared on managing declining functionality, both for seniors and their caregivers. The course will also cover caregiver support, emphasizing their well-being and strategies for coping with the loss of loved ones.

About the Presenter

Ephraim Turner, LCSW, graduated from Wurzweiler School of Social Work in 2013, specializing in Gerontology. He has experience as a clinician and as a Case Manager working with the senior population.

This workshop Offers 1 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits

Understanding the Senior Population

Sunday, April 27, 2025, 11:30 AM EDT - 12:30 PM EDT

Presenter: Ephraim Turner, LCSW

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Course Length: 1 Hour

Learning Objectives:

  1. Differentiate between the various stages of aging, from early senior years to advanced old age, and identify the unique needs associated with each stage.
  2. Demonstrate effective techniques for supporting seniors physical, emotional, and social needs to improve quality of life.
  3. Assess the diverse needs of senior clients and develop personalized care plans to address health, cognitive function, and daily living.

This workshop Offers 1 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits

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This class focuses on the unique challenges and needs of the aging population, providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of the aging process. Through interactive discussions, participants will explore categories of seniors, learn strategies for enhancing quality of life, and differentiate between Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Practical advice will be shared on managing declining functionality, both for seniors and their caregivers. The course will also cover caregiver support, emphasizing their well-being and strategies for coping with the loss of loved ones.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Differentiate between the various stages of aging, from early senior years to advanced old age, and identify the unique needs associated with each stage.
  2. Demonstrate effective techniques for supporting seniors physical, emotional, and social needs to improve quality of life.
  3. Assess the diverse needs of senior clients and develop personalized care plans to address health, cognitive function, and daily living.

Agenda:

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

  • Welcome and session overview
  • Presenter introduction

2. The Aging Process (8 minutes)

  • Key physiological and psychological changes in aging

3. Categories of Seniors (4 minutes)

  • Defining categories of senior citizens

4. Living an Optimal Life as a Senior (8 minutes)

  • Interventions to enhance quality of life

5. Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia (8 minutes)

  • Differences between Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia

6. Managing Decline and Caregiving (8 minutes)

  • Coping strategies for seniors and caregivers

7. Caregiver Support and Coping with Loss (7 minutes)

  • Caregiver needs and handling loss

8. Conclusion and Q&A (5 minutes)

  • Summary and open discussion


This presentation is open to:
  • Social Workers
  • Professional Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
  • Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
  • Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: introductory
Level of Clinician: intermediate
  • New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
  • Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
  • Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
  • Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

Disability Access - If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification. Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling. The grievance policy for trainings provided by the NEFESH INTERNATIONAL is available here Satisfactory Completion Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire workshop, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here.
There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
  • NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0048.
  • NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Mental Health Counselor #MHC-0082
  • CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
    CE You! maintains responsibility for this program.
  • NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0046
  • NEFESH International, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0116.

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*exclusions apply for reasonable need and cause.