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Suicide and The Older Adult (Courtesy of Brightview Annapolis)
- Average Rating:
- 7
- Topic Areas:
- Not Available
- Faculty:
- Joanna Frankel
- Course Levels:
- Beginner & Intermediate
- Duration:
- 3 Hours 15 Minutes
- License:
- Not Applicable
- Location:
- Brightview - Annapolis - Annapolis, Maryland
Dates
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Description
When someone dies by suicide it’s always a tragic event, not just the individual but also for families and the community at large. Suicide impacts middle aged and older adults die by suicide more than any other age group. This program will cover causes, risk factors, and best practices for screening and preventing suicide in the older adult. Also addressed will be the very real phenomenon of suicide contagion and when high-profile stories and media events can contribute to risk.
Content Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Please note there is no streaming/virtual option; partial credit is not provided
LOCATION:
Brightview Senior Living Annapolis
1935 Generals Highway
Annapolis, MD 21401
Credits
Certified Dementia Practitioners
Jenerations is a Certified Sponsor of professional continuing education with the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners and International Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners for members holding certifications as CDP, CDCM and CADDCT. This is approved for 3 CEU.
Nursing
Jenerations Health Education is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #: 17753 for 3Contact Hours. This certificate must be retained by the licensee for a period of four years after the course ends. *All attendees seeking nursing credits are responsible for confirming that their own licensing board accepts contact hours approved by other state nursing boards.
Social Worker-Maryland
Jenerations Health Education is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland. Jenerations Health Education maintains responsibility for this program.
Participant is awarded 3 Category I Maryland Social Work CEUs
CMC/NACCM
Jenerations Health Education is approved by the National Academy of Certified Care Managers (NACCM) as a continuing education provider, #20-801JHE. This activity is approved for 3 CMC contact hours.
Assisted Living Manager-Maryland
This course meets the Office of Health Care Quality's Assisted Living Units criteria for recommendation for training to be offered to the assisted living providers of Maryland. Jenerations Health Education is an approved provider for the above stated course for Assisted Living Manager continuing education. 3hours awarded.
Handouts
| PPT presentation (2.1 MB) | Available after Registration | ||
Faculty
Joanna Frankel Related Seminars and Products
Joanna Frankel is a graduate of Towson University with her Bachelors in both Psychology and Gerontology. Following, Joanna obtained her MSW from the University of Maryland School of Social Work with a clinical concentration and a focus in Aging. Since, Joanna has been working in the long-term care setting for over 15 years. Her experience includes directing the social work department in a 205-bed facility, with clients who have a variety of mental health issues, long term care needs, at end of life, on dialysis and who are ventilator dependent. Additionally, Joanna is passionate about and has expertise in dementia, advance directives/end of life and mental health issues in the elderly. Furthermore, she has spent the last 10 years consulting in several nursing homes, educating social workers on the proper practices of long-term care while providing clinical supervision. Joanna has always educated interdisciplinary teams, patients and families on various topics on aging. When Joanna isn’t working, you can find her playing ball with her husband and 2 boys or at the nearest sushi restaurant.
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives:
- Distinguish normal vs abnormal changes with age
- Identify at least 3 risk factors for suicide in the older adult
- Identify 3 personality traits associated with higher risk of suicide
- List 3 strategies for suicide prevention in the older adult
Agenda:
45 minutes: Aging and the Role it Plays
45 minutes: Identifying Increased Risk Factors
15 minutes: BREAK
45 minutes: Review of Personality Traits of those who attempt Suicide
45 minutes: Best Practices for Suicide Prevention in Older Adults
Live (Onsite) Programs - FAQ
*Successful completion of this seminar will require attendance for the entire event, signing in & out as well as completion & submission of the evaluation form.
*Certificates distributed upon completion & receipt of evaluation
*Partial credit is not offered
Q: Do you offer ADA Accommodations?
A: Yes! If you are requesting ADA accommodations, please contact us via email at contact@jenerationshealth.com at least two weeks prior to the course date. Requests after that date may not be fulfilled.
Q: What do I do if I have a complaint/grievance?
A: For grievances, contact Jenerations Health Education at 443-416-7710 or contact@jenerationshealth.com.
Bibliography & References
Bibliography & References available upon request
Location
Brightview - Annapolis
1935 Genreals Highway, Annapolis, Maryland 21401, United States
(410) 695-6655
www.brightviewseniorliving.com
(410) 695-6655
www.brightviewseniorliving.com