Course Code: REL-RTS-0-HMBB
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Identify four age-related changes and the implications for older adults with the goal of aging in place.
Identify at least three important factors to consider when recommending home modifications.
Determine appropriate modifications for the bedroom and bathroom based on clients' goals and clinical presentation.
Outline:
Section 1: Aging in Place
What Is Aging in Place?
Meet Benjamin
Home Evaluation
Home Assessment Tools
Test Your Knowledge
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Home Modification Recommendations
Home Modification Process
General Recommendations
Test Your Knowledge
Funding and Resources
Recommendations for Benjamin
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Physiological Changes That Accompany Aging
Age-Related Changes
Vision Loss
Hearing Loss
Functional Mobility and Strength
Cognition
Test Your Knowledge
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Paula Keathley
Paula Sommerhalder Keathley holds a Masters of Occupational Therapy from Cal State Dominguez Hills. She has spent most of her time as an occupational therapist working in the areas of hand therapy among renowned surgeons in Beverly Hills and in home health providing home safety evaluations and making recommendations for adaptive equipment. She has advanced certifications including an advanced Hand Therapy Certification and is a Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist. Paula has a passion for learning and expanding her knowledge base and enjoys taking continuing education courses in all areas of study. She presently specializes in bringing her splinting, kinesiotaping, and manual therapy background to patients who cannot leave their homes due to their current disability.
Writer: Ann Elsasser-Root PT, DPT
Ann Elsasser-Root holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She is a Geriatric Clinical Specialist with experience in multiple care settings, including skilled nursing, independent living, inpatient rehab, and outpatient orthopedic and neurology. Ann is most passionate about treating older adults to improve their quality of life and maximize functional independence. As a curriculum designer for Relias, she enjoys combining her clinical knowledge with her interest in research and staying up-to-date with changes and advances in the field of rehabilitation.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Introductory level Occupational Therapist; Physical Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.