Learn, Love & Leverage Aging- 15 Credit Hour Version
Education in Longevity, Caregiving, Housing, & Finance for Midlife & Beyond
Learn, Love & Leverage Aging is a 6-module course that will open your mind to the reality that midlife now ranges from age 35-75 - and we have a lot to learn! Our global experts help you understand how our aging society impacts you personally and professionally, and to use this knowledge with your family and friends, or directly apply it to your profession to build clients, profits, and impact.
WHAT DOES THE COURSE COVER?
Module 1 - Conversations that Matter
Details how to have important (and sometimes difficult) conversations with aging loved ones about changing lifestyles and habits.
Module 2 - Training & Support in Caregiving
Outlines the importance of professional training for caregiving roles, and the necessity of support for the carer and care-ee.
Module 3 - Relationship-Based Care
Promotes a warm, friendly approach to caregiving, especially when assisting those with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Module 4 - Money, Housing, Jobs, and Age-Friendly Cities
Delivers important perspectives on the self-support tasks that can become more difficult as care needs increase, and how innovations are alleviating the issue.
Module 5 - Building Advocacy & Support for Yourself and Others Highlights the importance of embracing the caregiving role, making your voice heard, and maintaining balance.
Module 6 - The Heart and Soul of Caring
Showcases real world experiences of caregivers and care-ees filled with pain, triumph, beauty, and acceptance.
Age Without Borders exclusively interviewed all speakers for their video sessions, so you won’t find this content anywhere else. We have been told this is the most "Un-Boring" and useful course you can find for extended education hours regardless of profession.
Course Curriculum
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StartJane Barton- Understanding Change, Grief, Loss & Mourning
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StartPatty & Libby Bortz-Mother/Daughter Demonstrate Powerful Conversations With Aging Parents
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StartDr. Amy D'Aprix-Let's Talk About Life's Transitions
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StartConnie Goldman- NPR Senior Producer Reflects on Caregiving From Both Sides
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StartAshton Applewhite- Ageism Activism- Discrimination Based on Age of Any Kind Has to End
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StartElizabeth Gwyther- The Role of Being a "Carer" for Family & Professionals, South Africa
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StartLakelyn Hogan- Home Instead's Origin Story and Tools to Support Family as We Age
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StartJulia Spears- The Importance of Simple Quality Training in Caregiving
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StartMargie Van Zyl Champan- Care Forum: Building a Better World to Keep Elders Active
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StartHayley Gleason-Home Care Aids Are Underpaid, Older and Often Marginalized
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StartVirginia Marsh Bell- Age 96: World Renowned Expert in "Relationship Based Alzheimer's Care"
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StartKay Van Norman- Developing Resiliency is a Vital Mindset in the Second Half of Life
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StartAndrea Gallagher- Tips in Caring For Those with Cognitive Decline
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StartFrank Van Dillen- Holland's World Famous "Dementia Village" Rethinks Alzheimer's Residential Living
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StartKeren Brown Wilson- Simple Low Cost Caregiving Tools from Central America
Your Instructor
Age Without Borders creates digital products in the aging industry from courses to Master Classes. Kari Henley has over 25 years experience in facilitation, instructional design, virtual education, and community building, and has been leading digital events in longevity. Judy Rough has been running businesses related to aging and longevity for over a decade and is an expert in developing content and materials for professionals working with older adults.