Understanding Anxiety & Aging

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.

Jenerations Health Education, #1494, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Jenerations Health Education maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 01/26/2018-01/26/21. Social Workers completing this course receive 1 continuing education credit.