Author: USC Chan Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Earn: .15 AOTA CEUs (1.88 NBCOT PDUs/1.5 contact hours)
Description:
Stress and Inflammation Reduction for Older Adults, is based on the award-winning Lifestyle Redesign® program. This fifth unit of the six course series offers practical guidance for ensuring occupational participation of independent-living older adults.
Although not required, it is strongly recommended that participants have a copy of Lifestyle Redesign®: The Intervention Tested in the USC Well Elderly Studies, 2nd Edition available when viewing this course.
Description:
This course uncovers the effects of chronic stress on the mind and body, as well as the relationship between inflammation and chronic disease. Through engagement with this course, practitioners will develop strategies to help older adult clients manage stress. This unit also highlights the ways in which time use affects habits, routines, occupational patterns, health, and well-being. Finally, practitioners will gain a new understanding of the concept of “thriving,” and the ways in which lifestyle modification programs can help facilitate thriving during older adulthood.
Earn an AOTA digital badge for completing all 6 modules of this course series.
#1 Conceptual Foundations of Lifestyle Modification
#2 Needs Assessment and Group Leadership to Maintain Occupational Participation
#3 Routine, Occupational Balance and Health in Aging
#4 Transportation and community mobility to support occupational engagement
#5 Stress and Inflammation Reduction for Older Adults.
#6 Nutrition, Spirituality, and Sexuality for Productive Aging.
Keywords: Aging, well elderly, Aging in place
Learning Level: Intermediate
Target Audience: Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants
Please Note: This course series is not affiliated with any Lifestyle Redesign(R) certificates or certifications. Completion of these courses does NOT allow the practitioner to use a Lifestyle Redesign(R) service mark.
Content Focus: Category 2: OT Process: Intervention
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