Gerontology becomes clinically important the moment a team has to turn good intentions into reliable action inside adult services and community participation, clinic sessions and day-to-day service delivery. In Gerontology, for this course, the practical stakes show up in skills that remain meaningful when school supports disappear and adult expectations change, not in abstract discussion alone.
Provider: Behavior University
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Join Free →For more than 60 years, behavior analysts have conducted research and clinical work related to aging issues among older adults ("older adults" are traditionally arbitrarily defined as those over the age of 65).As a result, the field of behavioral gerontology has identified best practice approaches guided by a combination of behavior analytic research, as well as gerontology research. Many of these best practices have emerged in the sub-field of neurocognitive disorder and memory impairment. Any behavior analyst considering respecializing in aging supports focused on neurocognitive disorder and memory impairment has an ethical obligation to be familiar with the literature and up to date on best practices. This presentation will discuss the best practices and the evidence base for behavior analytic services in aging settings. The best CEU I have come across. I currently work in a LTC setting in social services while also providing behavioral support and am interested in branching out on my own. This was informative and very well done. Very important information for all to hear. The information in this presentation is thorough and informative. The information is very helpful as a starting point for behavioral gerontology. Baker is a great presenter to listen to. This training was not only full of knowledge and tips, it was impactful for those of us who feel a strong passion towards providing care and assistance to the older population.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB | 2.5 | General |
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