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Empowering Professionals in Aging
Home Instead is driven by its mission to enhance the lives of older adults. The home care company knows members of the American Society on Aging share the same objective, and to that end is presenting a new podcast series: Empowering Professionals in Aging. The series will cover a variety of topics, including medication management, end-of-life, technology, mental health, financial exploitation and other important issues in aging. Working together, increasing our knowledge, and understanding the various perspectives of these issues will help to unite professionals in our common mission to better serve older adults and the families who care for them. The team of Home Instead gerontologists, along with guest speakers, will share their expertise to educate and empower us all to be great advocates for our clients.
Empowering Professionals in Aging
Navigating Ethical Issues in the Care of Older Adults
There are a variety of areas where ethical issues can emerge when working with older adults: complex family dynamics, end-of-life wishes, preserving dignity and respect, promoting independence, and keeping the individual safe. When these issues arise, it can be challenging to navigate the best course of action. Learn about ethical principles that can guide professionals in the support of older adults and their families. Learning about these principles and ethical decision-making models can help people to understand how to reduce the risk of harm, how to advocate for the older adult, and how to report issues to the proper authorities when necessary.