Retired ~ Assessing Care Needs for Older Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Category:
23
Credits:
1
Objectives:
At the completion of this course, participants should be able to:
• Explore differences in perspective between aging and IDD caregivers
• Identify common age related changes among older adults with IDD
• Describe a process for identifying the changing needs of clients with IDD
• Explore community resources and interventions in supporting aging individuals with IDD
Description:
This course is intended to help clinicians from all backgrounds to take a holistic view of aging clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). It is hoped that by viewing this course, you will be better equipped to recognize, assess and address the multifaceted challenges that aging IDD clients face.
Keywords: Elderly, Older Adult, Aging, Assessing Care, Intellectual Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities
Approval Bodies:
Professional Development
Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling)
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
National Board for Certified Counselors
Florida Board of Nursing
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
Connecticut Certification Board, Inc.
Pennsylvania Certification Board
Florida Board of Psychology
California Board of Registered Nursing
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP)
