Available courses

Brain & Behaviour > Physiology and Functionality Overview

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Illustration of the Brain and it's partsThis open course provides an overview of the Physiology & Functionality of the Brain and the effects of the 7 A's ( Anosognosia, Amnesia, Aphasia, Agnosia, Apraxia, Altered Perception and Apathy) and the associated brain part affected as two distinct modules.

Each module provides an interactive flash-based module which provides details on the specific part of the brain and it's function, the impact of dysfunction in the brain part and care strategies to use when caring for the person with the associated cognitive dysfunction.


REQUIREMENTS: You will need to have the Adobe Flashplayer installed on your computer, permission to run the flash player (which may have to be sest by your system administrator) and your browser should be set to accept pop-up windows.

Aging & Health Overview > Abuse & the Older Adult

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Photo of elderly man with someone's hand over his mouth

Abuse of the older adult can come in various forms. It is a serious and growing issue across Canada and the globe. Understanding the causes and the solutions to abuse in the older adult can benefit the well-being of caregivers, older adults, and anyone involved.

Objectives
At the end of this overview you will be able to:
  • Describe the different types of abuse
  • Identify the importance of your role as a health care professional
  • Recognize the signs of abuse of the older adult
  • Review the legislation against abuse
  • Consider the impact of managing abuse of the older adult


Aging & Health Overview > Arthritis & the Older Adult

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Photo of elderly woman examining medicine bottle

This overview is intended to provide health care professionals with a better understanding of what the two most common types of arthritis are in Canada; why early treatment is so important; the prevalence and economic burden of disease, recommendations for prevention and management.

Aging & Health Overview > Bowel Health & the Older Adult

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Photo of stacked toilet paperThis overview introduces the topic of bowel health in the older adult. Included is a review of GI functioning and normal bowel function as well as discussion on common bowel elimination problems.

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