Aging & Death Support Online Course

About Course

With an increasing aging population, understanding the needs of the elderly is crucial. This Aging and Death online course equips professionals and caregivers with the essential knowledge to guide seniors through the emotional, physical, and spiritual challenges of growing older.

With the increasing aging population, understanding and supporting the elderly has become more crucial than ever. This course equips professionals and caregivers with essential knowledge about the aging process, emotional and physical challenges, and the experience of death and dying. Participants will learn how to guide seniors through fears of memory loss, loneliness, depression, bereavement, and end-of-life issues, promoting a life of dignity, hope, and purpose.
How to help seniors find meaning and purpose in aging
Strategies for addressing health decline, depression, loneliness, and memory loss
Techniques to support seniors through bereavement and fear of death
Ways to help seniors prepare emotionally and spiritually for end-of-life
Approaches to encouraging legacy-building and closure
Insights into the emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of aging and death, from a neutral faith perspective

Course Content

Understanding the Realities of Aging

Course Material
Lesson 1: A Case Study Activity
01:09
Lesson 2: Understanding Aging: Needs, Challenges, and a Healthy Perspective
17:30
Lesson 3: Feedback Review and Self-Reflection Activity
25:52
Lesson 4: Finding Direction and Meaning in Life’s Challenges
08:54
Lesson 5: Discussion Question
Lesson 6: Discussion, Insights, and Expert Feedback
25:01
Lesson 7: Quiz