Classroom Course » Boosting Functions in Older Adults - Forsyth

• Identify components for effective and efficient functional screening and assessment of older adults.
• Establish a variety of ways through which sensory systems affects health, well-being, and participation in meaningful activities.
• Discuss the basic principles to apply when facilitating increased engagement for older adults regardless of disabilities.
• Recognize a variety of multi-sensory activities that can be modified and utilized to enhance older adult person’s functions.
• Explain the resources for obtaining information, materials, and/or supplies to implement multi-sensory assessment and programming to maximize functions.
• Describe process for organizing and utilizing resources in establishing and implementing multi-sensory assessment and programming.

Activities Professionals

Assisted Living Directors

Care Managers

Clergy

Counselors

Dental Hygienists

Dietitians/Nutritionists

Home Care Professionals

Home Health Professionals

Hospice Professionals

Massage Therapists

Nurse Practitioners

Nurses (RN/LPN)

Nursing Home Administrators

Occupational Therapists and COTAs

Physical Therapists and PTAs

Psychologists

Respiratory Care Therapists

Social Workers