Strategies and Considerations for Representing Older Adults with Social Security Administration Benefits
The goal of this presentation is to increase understanding of experiences of unhoused older adults with disabilities for programs and practitioners. With a focus on Social Security Administration benefits, these slides detail how to support older adults in these applications. Further, slides instruct stakeholders on characteristics and service needs of the population, disability and aging […]
Serious Mental Illness (SMI) in Nursing Facilities
A large number of nursing home residents experience mental health challenges, and this training from the Center for Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities gives an introduction to psychiatric disabilities. Providing an overview of a five-step model of care, this training offers staff in nursing facilities with an outline on how to support residents […]
Psychosocial Interventions for Older Adults with Serious Mental Illness
This course from Wake Area Health Education Center provides practitioners with a review of evidence-based practices for supporting older adults with serious mental health conditions. The agenda includes the discussion of common challenges that occur while working with this population and strategies for interdisciplinary teams to address them. The intended audience for this training are […]
Schizophrenia in Long-Term Care: Basics & Dual Diagnosis (Substance Use Disorder)
The diagnostic criteria of schizophrenia spectrum disorders and common symptomology are outlined in the opening section of this webinar. From there, presenters explain the difference between schizophrenia presentation and dementia-related symptoms as well as the steps necessary for diagnosing a nursing facility resident with schizophrenia. Strategies for early identification of substance use challenges among schizophrenic […]
Psychosocial Evidence-Based Practice for Older Adults with Serious Mental Illness: Introduction
This course provides practitioners with a review of evidence-based practices for supporting older adults with serious mental health conditions. The agenda includes the discussion of common challenges that occur while working with this population and strategies for interdisciplinary teams to address them. The intended audience for this training are psychologists, social workers, substance abuse counselors, […]
Psychosis in Late Life
This webinar outlines the causes, evaluation, and diagnosis of late-life psychosis for providers working with older adults. An introduction to primary and secondary psychotic disorders is made prior to discussing the roles and limitations of antipsychotic medications and other interventions. The content in this video was created by Northwest Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center and is […]
Practical Strategies for Managing Behavioral Health Needs of Nursing Home Residents
This one hour training from the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities has been designed to support the implementation of facility-wide and individual need based best practices within long term care facilities. Strategies introduced for supporting residents with serious mental health conditions include educating staff on conditions, understanding the importance of accurate […]
Mental Health Training in Options Counseling
Options counselors, while not mental health professionals trained in assessment, may greatly benefit from education on mental health conditions, cultural contexts, relevant language, and the importance of consumer self-determination. This self-paced course from the Center for Aging & Disability Education & Research, part of Boston University’s School of Social Work, supports the development of communication […]
Mental Health and Aging Issues
This self-paced course from the Center for Aging & Disability Education & Research, part of Boston University’s School of Social Work, is designed for health and human service providers working with older adults, costs $120, and provides four hours of continuing education credits. This training provides an introduction to mental health concerns impacting older adults […]
Mental Health 101, Suicide Prevention & De-escalation
This session from the Center for Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities provides an overview of serious mental health conditions that you may see in a nursing home setting. The presenters include warning signs to look for in residents that may indicate suicidal ideation, as well as strategies for suicide prevention. De-escalation techniques that […]