Section: 5.2 - The Psychological Needs of the Aging Population | Mental Health Nursing | NextGenU.org
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Student Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss the theories of aging.
- Discuss the biological, social, and psychological aspects of aging.
- Explain the benefit of reminiscence therapy and life review with the elderly.
- Describe the various cultural considerations for the elderly.
- Describe the nurse’s role in supporting individual’s adaptation to the aging process.
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Students mustMark as done
Required Learning Resources and Activities
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Students mustView
Go to the section, "Position statements developed in response to issues relevant to and/or directly impacting on the nursing profession" and click the link that says " The Role of Nurses in Promoting Healthy Ageing."
Read: The entire document (12 minutes)
Australian College of Nursing (ACN) -
Students mustView
CementalRead: Entire article (7 minutes)
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Students mustView
Read: The entire article (10 minutes)
Geller -
Students mustView
Read: Chapter 13. Aging and the Elderly (1hour 30 minutes)
Victoria, B.C.: BCcampus -
Students mustView
Read: Entire article (3 minutes)
MedlinePlus -
Students mustView
Read: Entire article (8 minutes)
Mental Health foundation -
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Find the "Psychosocial Interventions for Older Adults With Serious Mental Illness" in the search button; open the document
Read: The Aging Process (3 minutes)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). -
Students mustView
Read: The entire article (6 minutes)
Walsh, D. -
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Read: Chapter 6.4; Biological and Psychological Aspect of Aging (13 minutes)
University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing -
Students mustMark as done
Slide Deck Presentation
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Quiz: Unit 5.2
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