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How to Improve Care for the Elderly: Identifying Red Flags 

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Overview

Learn how to recognise critical signs in the elderly that could indicate a serious problem and the need for emergency care.

Duration

3 weeks

Total fee

₹2,205

Mode of learning

Online

Credential

Certificate

How to Improve Care for the Elderly: Identifying Red Flags
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How to Improve Care for the Elderly: Identifying Red Flags
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  • Earn a certificate upon completion
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How to Improve Care for the Elderly: Identifying Red Flags
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More about this course
  • Throughout the course, you’ll develop your understanding of the different health issues the elderly face
  • You’ll start by unpacking the physiology of ageing and the different care considerations for the elderly demographic
  • Next, you’ll gain an introduction to the different signs and symptoms to be aware of, such as disorientation, weight loss, and the inability to take care of basic tasks
  • On the course, you’ll develop your understanding of atypical presentations of diseases as you learn how to identify risk factors that increase this likelihood

How to Improve Care for the Elderly: Identifying Red Flags
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FutureLearn 
Curriculum

Healthy Ageing

Demographics of ageing

Physiology of ageing

Discussion and overview

Considerations for Care

Introduction to care considerations

Signs and symptoms

Care and decision making

Assessment and overview

Atypical Presentation

Atypical presentation explained

Discussion and assessment

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