Brief Introduction
This course explores a range of diseases, disorders and conditions that we may encounter as we age, and how it can look when an older adult has more than one medical condition, known as comorbidities.Description
This course introduces you age-related diseases and disorders that are common in older adults. These include conditions in many parts of the body, like the nervous system, cardiovascular system, musculoskeletal system, and urinary system.This course takes you through interviews with clinical specialists, and lead patients to help you gain a deeper understanding of the common conditions that occur with age. In section one, this course will cover various aspects of dementias and mental health disorders. In section two, we will learn about cardiovascular diseases, stroke, respiratory diseases and diabetes. In section three, we will discover what happens when someone is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, as well as frailty and musculoskeletal disorders. Finally, in secton four, we will go through urological diseases and disorders, as well as cancer, and touch upon behavior change as a support tool.
Knowledge
- Dementias and Mental Health Disorders
- Respiratory Diseases, Cardiovascular Diseases and Diabetes
- Parkinson's disease, Frailty and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Urological diseases and Disorders, and Cancer
The Musculoskeletal System: The Science of Staying Active into Old Age
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Demystify the ageing process and learn how our everyday behaviours are likely to affect our long-term musculoskeletal health. What is musculoskeletal health?...
Consultations 101: Flower Remedies
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How to Implement Flower Remedies into Your Natural Health Coaching Practice and Increase Your Income You want to increase your income, right?...
Intermittent Fasting: Lose Weight and Lose Inches Fast
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Lose weight and lower your body fat percentage by feasting on flavorful, healthy foods. No exercise required. *Updated AUGUST 2016 Questions to consider...
Medical Emergencies: CPR, Toxicology, and Wilderness
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In this course, you will develop the knowledge and skills to assess and stabilize certain types of patients for transport. Cardiac Arrest and Shock...
