Jul 21, 2020 | eLearning for Individuals & Caregivers
Introduction While caring for a loved one can be rewarding, the number, duration and intensity of the tasks associated with caregiving may also cause you stress. If this stress is left unmanaged it can cause burnout, a state of emotional, mental, and physical...
Jul 21, 2020 | eLearning for Individuals & Caregivers
Introduction Depression is a feeling of sadness that lasts for many weeks, months or years. Depression can affect someone’s thoughts, feelings, physical health and behaviors. It interferes with daily activities and can stop someone from eating, sleeping and enjoying...
Jul 16, 2020 | eLearning for Individuals & Caregivers
Introduction This topic features two modules: Dementia and Responsive Behaviours Dementia is a term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a severe loss of thinking abilities which prevents a person from doing their daily activities. Contrary to...
Jul 16, 2020 | eLearning for Individuals & Caregivers
Introduction Many older adults use alcohol, prescription medication, cannabis and other substances to address and cope with issues such as sleep, loneliness, pain or other health issues. This is often done in a way that is not consistent with legal and medical...
Jul 16, 2020 | eLearning for Individuals & Caregivers
Introduction Due to age-related changes to the skin, older adults are more likely to experience skin damage and wounds. This includes acute wound (those from surgery or a trauma) and chronic wounds, such as diabetic, venous or pressure ulcers. Wounds can cause...
