Learning Disabilities in Older Adults LDN2405

Course Description:sCourse Duration: 1 hour

Format: Online eLearning, including video lectures, interactive modules, case studies, and assessments.

Aims

• To provide comprehensive knowledge on learning disabilities in older adults.
• To enhance skills in diagnosing and managing learning disabilities in primary care and care home settings.
• To promote the use of patient-centered care approaches to improve the quality of life for older adults with learning disabilities.
• To offer practical strategies for implementing effective care and support.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the unique challenges and needs of older adults with learning disabilities.
2. Identify and diagnose common learning disabilities in older persons.
3. Develop and implement individualized care plans for managing learning disabilities.
4. Communicate effectively with patients and their families about learning disabilities and available support.
5. Apply patient-centered care principles to enhance the quality of life for older adults with learning disabilities.

Who Should Attend

• Primary care staff including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.
• Care home staff including caregivers, nurses, and support staff.
• Healthcare providers involved in the management and care of older adults with learning disabilities.
• Professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in this area.

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of primary care or care home operations.
• General knowledge of geriatric care principles.
• No specific prior knowledge of learning disabilities required.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the unique challenges and needs of older adults with learning disabilities.
2. Recognise common learning disabilities and their manifestations in older persons.
3. Develop and implement effective, individualized care plans.
4. Communicate clearly and empathetically with patients and families about learning disabilities.
5. Apply patient-centered care practices to improve the quality of life for older adults with learning disabilities.
6. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care and support.

Course Curriculum

1. Introduction to Learning Disabilities in Older Adults
   • Overview and definitions
   • Prevalence and impact on older adults
2. Challenges and Needs
   • Physical, emotional, and social challenges
   • Identifying unique needs of older adults with learning disabilities
3. Diagnosis and Assessment
   • Common learning disabilities in older persons
   • Diagnostic tools and criteria
   • Case study: Diagnosing learning disabilities in older adults
4. Developing Care Plans
   • Individualized care planning
   • Practical strategies for effective management
   • Case study: Creating a care plan for an older adult with a learning disability
5. Communication and Support
   • Communicating with patients and families
   • Providing education and support
   • Case study: Effective communication strategies
6. Patient-Centered Care
   • Principles of patient-centered care
   • Enhancing quality of life
   • Practical applications and scenarios
7. Collaboration and Teamwork
   • Working with interdisciplinary teams
   • Coordinating care and support
   • Case study: Team-based approach to care