Aging Competency

 

 

Table of Contents Preface: About the Guide Introduction: A Brief History of I&R Chapter 1: Aging Chapter 2: Aging Network Chapter 3: Federal Laws & Programs Chapter 4: Elder Rights & Resources Chapter 5: Employment & Older Workers Chapter 6: Family Caregiving & Kinship Care Chapter 7: Health Care & Aging Chapter 8: Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Chapter 9: Home & Community Based Services Chapter 10: Income Security/Retirement Chapter 11: Long Term Care/Nursing Homes Chapter 12: Mental Health & Aging Chapter 13: Multicultural Aging Chapter 14: Nutrition Chapter 15: Older Volunteers Chapter 16: Senior Housing Options Chapter 17: Transportation & Mobility Chapter 18: Face-to-Face Training Materials

 

Abbreviations

ADL: Activities of Daily Living
AoA: Administration on Aging
HHS: US Department of Health and Human Services
IADL: Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
NIA: National Institute on Aging

Materials to Review

• Basics of Aging
• Diseases & Conditions (HHS)
• Hearing Loss and Older Adults
• Sexuality in Later Life (NIA AgePage)

Aging Statistics

• Aging Statistics
• HHS Aging Stats
• Online Statistical Data on Aging (Administration on Aging)

Additional Online Resources

• Resource Directory for Older People
• Internet Resources on Aging (AoA)
  

 

Table of Contents Preface: About the Guide Introduction: A Brief History of I&R Chapter 1: Aging Chapter 2: Aging Network Chapter 3: Federal Laws & Programs Chapter 4: Elder Rights & Resources Chapter 5: Employment & Older Workers Chapter 6: Family Caregiving & Kinship Care Chapter 7: Health Care & Aging Chapter 8: Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Chapter 9: Home & Community Based Services Chapter 10: Income Security/Retirement Chapter 11: Long Term Care/Nursing Homes Chapter 12: Mental Health & Aging Chapter 13: Multicultural Aging Chapter 14: Nutrition Chapter 15: Older Volunteers Chapter 16: Senior Housing Options Chapter 17: Transportation & Mobility Chapter 18: Face-to-Face Training Materials