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Approaches to Medical Conditions in the Elderly

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Health and Wellness

Duration

8:00 p.m.

PRESENTATION

Thanks to this Course on Managing Medical Conditions in the Elderly you'll be able to learn the Major Pathological Updates that affect the geriatric sector. The Approach to the Elderly Patient consists of assess, diagnose, and treat older adults, taking into account their special needs derived from the aging process and of the most common health conditions in this community. The course covers key areas such as cardiology, neurology, and endocrinology, and includes the main diagnostic and therapeutic methods applicable to the senior citizens, offering comprehensive and up-to-date training in the holistic care of geriatric patients.

Objectives

– Learn to recognize the main diseases in geriatrics

– Identify the key aspects of geriatric assessments

– Learn about the latest therapies and treatments in the field of geriatrics

– Develop protocols for the management and treatment of the main pathological conditions in geriatrics

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. CARE AND ASSISTANCE IN GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS Care and assistance centers for the elderly Gerontology Geriatrics TEACHING UNIT 2. VARIOUS GERIATRIC DISEASES Introduction to geriatric diseases Osteoarticular diseases High blood pressure Diabetes mellitus Vision and hearing Tremor and Parkinson’s disease Strokes Depression Confusional syndrome Dementia TEACHING UNIT 3. CARE IN GERIATRIC CARDIOLOGY AND NEUROLOGY Introduction to Cardiac and Neurological Diseases in the Geriatric Population Evaluation and Diagnosis of Cardiovascular and Neurological Diseases in Geriatrics Multidisciplinary Approach to Care in Geriatric Cardiology and Neurology TEACHING UNIT 4. CARE AND THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT IN GERIATRIC UROLOGY AND ENDOCRINOLOGY Introduction to geriatric urology and endocrinology Care and management in geriatric urology Care and treatment in geriatric endocrinology TEACHING UNIT 5. THERAPEUTIC APPROACH TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SEXUALITY IN GERIATRICS The importance of mental health in geriatrics Comprehensive Assessment of Mental Health and Sexuality Therapeutic Interventions TEACHING UNIT 6. THERAPEUTIC CARE FOR THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT IN GERIATRICS Introduction to Therapeutic Care for the Gastrointestinal Tract in Geriatrics Major Digestive Disorders in the Geriatric Population Swallowing Disorders and Their Management TEACHING UNIT 7. CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF GERIATRIC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS Introduction to Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Geriatric Population Assessment and Diagnosis of Musculoskeletal Disorders Care and Management Strategies
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