Study Healthy Aging Online
This course provides a detailed and thorough inside into healthy aging. As we are living longer, it is important to understand more about how our diet, our lifestyle, our friendships, our family and mental stimulation can affect the way in which we age. Healthy aging is not just about our body, it is also about our mind.
We cannot change our genetic make-up, but we can change the way that we live our lives. This course is suitable for -
- People over 50 who want to improve their health and well-being
- People who work with people over 50 and want to ensure that they are living their healthiest life
The course is studied by distance learning. You can study online or by e-learning, where you receive the course on a USB memory stick.
Course Content
The course has nine lessons -
Lesson 1 - The Aging Process
Introduction the Aging Process
- Introduction the Aging Process
- Biological Definition of Death
- How Men & Women Age Differently
- Physical, Cognitive, Personal and Social Development in Older Adults
- Physical Changes
- Cognitive Changes
- Personal Changes
- Social Changes
- Changes in Relationships
- Tools and Assessments for Aging
- Frailty Index
- Clinical Frailty Scale
Lesson 2 - Monitoring Health
- Monitoring Health indicators - Weight, Blood Pressure, Temperature, Appetite. etc
- Health Events and Specialists -Blood tests, radiology and other diagnostics
- Control of the Heart and Lungs During Exercise -Alpha and Beta Blockers
- Blood Pressure
- Cardiac Output
- Peripheral Resistance
- Blood Volume
- How BP is taken
- Blood Disorders
- Red Cell Disorders
- White Cell Disorders
- Platelet Disorders
- Blood Clotting Disorders
- Weight and Obesity
- Use of Diuretics
- Careful Use of Over Counter Medicines & Prescription Drugs
Lesson 3 - Adapting to a Different Mindset
- Psychological Wellbeing
- Adjusting to Growing Older
- Loss Aversion
- Bridge’s Transition Model of Change
- Habit and the Brain
- Grief and Aging
- Types of Grief
Lesson 4 - Managing Diet
- Introduction to Healthy Eating
- Food Pyramids
- Food Plates
- Frequency of Eating
- Healthy Digestion
- Developing Routines for Optimal Digestion and Nutritional Health
- Deterioration in Digestive Health and Elimination Systems
Lesson 5 - Managing Physical Well-being
- Physical Changes
- Menopause, Andropause and Hormonal Change
- Weight Change
- Muscle and Bone Change
- Skin and Hair
- Heart Changes
- Breasts
- Reproductive and Pelvic Changes
- Heart Disease
- Chronic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Myocardial Infarction & Ischemia
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Chronic Heart Disease
- Coronary Heart Disease
- Atherosclerosis
- Aneurysm
- Vasculitis
- Veinous thrombosis
- Varicose Veins
- Respiratory Disease
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Emphysema
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Ways to Optimise Health
- Active Lifestyle, Diet and Obesity Control
- Hypertension
- Pollution and Smoking
- Genetics
- Changing Habits
- Managing Deteriorating Mobility
- Suppleness
- Muscle Strengthening - Exercise
- Hearing and Sight
Lesson 6 - Psychological and Social Well-being
- Introduction to Psychological and Social Wellbeing
- Difficulties Differ
- Dementia
- The Effect of Dementia
- Social Support
- Loneliness
- Reducing Loneliness
- Lifelong Learning
- Benefits of Lifelong Learning - career, wellbeing & flexibility
Lesson 7 - Therapies
- Introduction
- Medication
- Pros and Cons of Medication
- Alternative Therapies
- Microcurrent Treatments
- Massage
- Osteopathy
- Physiotherapy
- Hypobaric Oxygen Therapy
- In Home Support
- Psychotherapy and Counselling
- Therapeutic Photography (Phototherapy)
- Art and Craft Therapy
- Therapeutic Writing
- Ecotherapy
- Pet Therapy
- Horticultural Therapy
Lesson 8 - Interventions
- Healthcare and Medical Interventions
- Home Modifications
- Assistive Devices and Technology
- Social Support and Community Programs
- Home Care Services
- Caregiver Support and Respite Services
- Financial and Legal Planning
- Pain Related Interventions
- Pain Related Depression
- Causes of Pain - factors at play
- Pain Management
- Physical Activity
- Mind-Body Techniques
- Meditation fort Pain Management
- Health Literacy
- End of Life Care (Palliative Care)
- Defence Mechanisms - Denial, Dependency, Displacement
- Preparing for Approaching Death
- Symptoms at End of Life -coolness, disorientation,breathing patterns, congestion, etc
- Practical Preparations
Lesson 9 - Making Activity and Environmental Adjustments
- Sleep
- Tips for Healthy Sleep
- Safe Sleep in Elderly
- Anxiety
- Symptoms of Anxiety
- Creative Ways to Deal with Anxiety
- Stress Symptoms
- Stress Management Techniques
- Changing the Environment
- Heating & Cooling
- Changing Physical Environment
- Smart Housing
- Course Conclusion
At the end of each lesson -
There is -
- A multi choice quiz to test your knowledge.
- A set task - this might include practical tasks or carrying out small pieces of research to find out more about the topic.
- An assignment to submit to your tutor for marking and feedback.
You can also contact your tutor with any questions throughout the course.
Course Aims
The main aim of the course is to increase the student's understanding of healthy aging. Specifically, the learning aims are -
- Describe influences on physical, cognitive, personal, and social development from middle-age onwards.
- Explain different methods of monitoring health in older people.
- Discuss how a person’s state of mind can be best assisted in adjusting to old age.
- Explain dietary issues associated with aging, and options for managing those issues.
- Explain physical issues associated with aging, and options for managing those issues.
- Describe options for managing the psychological and social well-being of older people.
- Explain the use of various therapeutic techniques for treating the effects of aging.
- Describe interventions that apply to changing circumstances in aging people.
- Identify and implement changes in the environment and day to day activities of a person as they move through the stages of aging.
If you are over 50 or are working with people over 50 and would like to expand your knowledge of healthy aging, then this is the course for you.
Enrol at any time to start you and work at your own pace.
WHAT SETS ACS APART?
At ACS we provide you with more than just a set of course notes.
Your 'learning package' includes:
- Communicate with real people - tutors and administrators respond promptly -on duty daily (Not A.I.)
- Unique course notes constantly being reviewed, revised and updated in response to regular feedback from tutors and students.
- Self-assessment quizzes.
- Assignment feedback - usually returned withing 10 days.
- You can interact one on one with a professional tutor with decades of experience - just email, phone or log on to chat to connect with them.
- Depending upon your course, your studies may involve independent research, interviews, practical exercises, assessments, Problem Based Learning projects, and more.