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The intended audience for these sessions are volunteers or professionals working with older adults.
The following sessions are designed to give the participant a feel for what it is like to be involved in the experience. Upon arrival to the workshop, participants will receive an assigned role in the experience (i.e., patient, doctor, nurse, family member, etc.). They will be expected to play the role as described. After the role play, there will be discussion and take-home strategies to help deal better with the real thing when it happens.
Health Crisis
Experience what it is like to be involved with an elderly person
who has an unexpected health crisis.
- Feel some of the emotions that the various players go through during the crisis.
- Understand the "system" better and be able to get the care necessary for the one in crisis.
- Learn the issues and decisions facing families dealing with similar situations and specific strategies to handle them.
Financial Exploitation
Experience what it is like to be involved in a situation where
a vulnerable adult or elderly person is exploited.
- Feel some of the emotions of the various players and realize how easy things get out of control.
- Understand how professionals could help or hurt the situation.
- Discuss specific strategies to prevent or handle financial exploitation.
Elder Abuse
Experience what it is like for an elderly person to be physically abused.
- Feel some of the emotions of the various players and realize how easy things get out of control.
- Understand the role of professionals in the situation.
- Discuss specific strategies to prevent or handle elder abuse when it occurs.
Education and Training Home |
Caregiving | Adult Protection |
Experiential Learning Workshops
| Long-Term Care / Assisted Living