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Webinar
Understanding Anxiety & Aging
- Average Rating:
- 10
- Topic Areas:
- Not Available
- Faculty:
- Mary Fridley, RN, BC
- Duration:
- 1 Hour
- License:
- Never expires.
Dates
Description
Everybody has anxiety. Anxiety is a normal human response to perceived danger. But if a senior is experiencing anxiety when there is no real threat, there may be an anxiety disorder diagnosis that requires treatment. This interactive seminar will discuss the different types of anxiety disorders including that impact older adults including, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Symptoms, causes and treatment options will be covered extensively.
This course is suitable for both beginning and intermediate levels. There is an introduction to anxiety disorders in seniors that can arise which is necessary and appropriate for beginners. It also applies to intermediate levels expands upon the introductory level, focusing on the physical, cognitive and emotional impact to the senior and their support system. The course will also review effective interventions and resources available.
Credits
Social Work - New York
Jenerations Health Education, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0130. Participants are granted 1Contact Hours of Continuing Education*Live, on-line, self-study
Nursing Home Administrator
This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 1 total participant hours by NAB/NCERS—Approval # 20200428-1-A58621-DL
Certified Case Manager
This program has been pre-approved by the Commission for Case Manager Certification to provide continuing education credit to CCM® board certified case managers. The course is approved for 1 CE contact hour(s). Activity code: I00036433 Approval Number 190000959: To claim these CEs, log into your CE Center account at www.ccmcertification.org.*Certificate must be retained for at least one year past the participant’s CCM board certified case manager’s renewal date.
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 1 CEU.
Nursing
Jenerations Health Education is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #: 17753 for 1.25Contact 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 Workers-Texas
Jenerations Health Education is an approved continuing education provider by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners – Provider # 6859
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 1 Category I Maryland Social Work CEUs
Handouts
| Understanding Anxiety and Aging Handout (1.7 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Faculty
Mary Fridley, RN, BC Related Seminars and Products
Mary is a Registered Nurse board certified in gerontology with more than 30 years experience in the geriatric health field. She has been a consultant to families, businesses, and care facilities as well as a successful caregiver advice columnist. She was a consultant for many years to the Anne Arundel County, MD Department of Aging and Disabilities, and a caregiver support group facilitator for 17 years. Mary is currently an associate speaker with Jenerations Health Education, Inc. speaking extensively on subjects related to dementia care, eldercare, caregiver issues, and successful aging.