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Medication Management: Recoginizing Medication Problems with Again Persons Instructor Learning Package (Click here to purchase securely from our store) |
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Now available: seminar materials for Meals on Wheels volunteers, home health workers, or anyone who provides services to the elderly. Provides simple, practical advice on recognizing age related memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. |
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Medication Management: Recoginizing Medication Problems with Again Persons This package was created to help fulfill a need for more information
about medication issues. Over time research has demonstrated that the
average older adult uses 5 prescription medications and 3 over-the-counter
medications at any one time, but many seniors take more than a dozen prescription
medications. As the number of medications increases, so does the potential
for medication related problems. Medication In the seminar, the participants will learn to: Prescription drugs are lifesavers – but only if they are used correctly.
And in the United States, nearly half of all medications aren’t taken
as directed. Medications are key components of treatment regimens for
older adults with chronic illnesses. Today there are 35 million individuals
over the age of 65 in the United States but that number is expected to
rise to 77 million by 2030. Adults over age 65 buy 30% of all prescription
drugs and 40% of all over-the-counter drugs as reported by a the Food
and Drug Administration in 1998. Yet they only represent about 13% of
total population. Who can use this package? Anyone who provides services to the elderly will find the information in this package useful and volunteers or staff will greatly benefit from receiving this vital information about memory loss. The materials are simple and easy to present to groups with a variety of educational backgrounds. Research has shown that adults have a variety of learning styles and
we have developed these materials to meet those needs. For tactile learning,
we have provided laminated sheets and suggestions for materials or items
that you can pass around the class during the seminar. The video or PowerPoint
presentation on CD (or optional overhead transparencies) provides assistance
for visual learners and readers. The student workbook provides further
assistance for readers and tactile learners including printed slides with
room to take notes. The activities provide an opportunity to practice
the communication skills and further reinforce learning. These seminar materials were created by Sharon Johnson of Oregon State University and have been used effectively to educate volunteers and home health aides. Package includes presentation materials, media, and handouts.
Interactive Media Publishing PO Box 1407 111 East 1st St Phoenix, OR 97535
Note: A portion of the proceeds from the sales support voluntary senior food organizations.
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Seminar information : This seminar package is a tool kit of useful ideas to assist volunteers who work in communities serving older adults. Part of an eight-class series to instruct community volunteers and health and human service professionals who are working with older adults and with elderly populations.
Package Contents:
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challenges for older adults illustrate the need for educational programs.
