by Rhonda Latreille | Jun 20, 2014 | Courses, Financial, Health, Legal, Social
This module reviews the topic of ‘abuse’ of seniors in terms of acts of commission, omission and neglect as related to Human Rights theory and praxis. The various types of abuse are described and exemplified; these include: physical, sexual, psychological...
by Rhonda Latreille | Jun 19, 2014 | Courses, Financial, Health, Legal, Social
In this module, students learn about a role, poorly understood and little practiced. Advocacy, at various levels and in various circumstances, is explored and exemplified. Students learn the difference between advocacy and activism, and are made aware how different...
by Rhonda Latreille | Jun 17, 2014 | Courses, Legal, Social
This module gives an understanding of the age-related and social interaction changes experienced by boomers and seniors. The roots of how cohort-effects can modify the value orientations, beliefs, attitudes, fears and behaviours of 50 + individuals are explained....
by Rhonda Latreille | Jun 15, 2014 | Courses, Health, Legal, Social
Students learn to distinguish forgetfulness from dementia. They are instructed on how family dynamics change when a member is dealing with cognitive impairment, memory loss and the other manifestations of Alzheimer’s Disease. They learn the health, social and...
by Rhonda Latreille | Jun 12, 2014 | Courses, Financial, Health, Social
This module provides extensive information on these pervasive roles and functions which affect so many families, economically and psycho-emotionally. Topics discussed include the nature and duration of ‘The Care Years’; the impact on care-giving on family...
by Rhonda Latreille | Jun 10, 2014 | Courses, Financial, Social
Information is provided on how to develop special marketing strategies for the aging population, based on the unique characteristics of this ever-growing group. Particular attention is paid to: the core value systems of different cohorts; the importance of building...
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