Counselors, social workers, nurses and family caregivers play pivotal roles in ensuring the holistic well-being of individuals who are aging or adjusting to a chronic illness such as diabetes, POTS, dementia or multiple sclerosis. This certification training is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the unique challenges faced by the patient, their family and you, the caregiver, while promoting health, dignity, and quality of life .

Covered Topics    

• Overview of Issues Facing Older Adults
• Age Related Loss as a Type of Trauma
• Overview of Issues in Post Acute Care
• Adult Caregiver Issues and Needs
• PIECES Transdiagnostic & Transtheoretical Approach to Assessment and Treatment
• Screening Tools in Long Term and Post Acute Care
• Grief and Complicated Grief in LTC and PAC 
• Dementia: Causes, Course and Consequences  
• Addressing Agitation in LT and PAC
• Hearing Loss
• Pain: Impact and Nonpharmacological Management
• Working with People with Diabetes in Post Acute or Long Term Care
• PostStroke Issues and Interventions
• Working with People with TBI
• Working with People with Drug Addictions in Post-Acute Care
• Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
• Psychosocial Elements of Terminal Illness and Palliative Care
• Psychophysiological Interventions to Reduce Stress Related Physical, Emotional and Cognitive Issues
• Defining a Rich and Meaningful Life 
• Motivational Interviewing & Understanding Resistance and NonCompliance
• Goal Setting, Frustration Tolerance & Expectation Management
• Behavioral Health Side Effects of Common Medications (and detox from)
• Behavior Modification and Tools for Monitoring Behavior
• Cognitive Tools to Increase Motivation and Change Thoughts and Behaviors
• Insurance Issues and Documentation Principles in PAC and LTC
• Elder Abuse Awareness, Identification and Intervention

This training provides not only theoretical knowledge but also practical tools, worksheets and strategies for addressing the multifaceted challenges of LTC and PAC settings. By completing this certification, you will join a cadre of professionals committed to improving outcomes and ensuring a higher quality of life for those in long-term and post-acute care.