Programs McMaster Toolkit on Working with Older Adults
McMaster Toolkit on Working with Older Adults

McMaster Toolkit on Working with Older Adults

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Resources designed for health professional trainees to help with attitudinal competencies and communication skills that are essential for the care of older adults.

About this Program

This program, or 'toolkit', is grounded in evidence and our own research, and consists of an online course, a video case study, and other resources to help improve attitudes and communication skills essential for the care of older adults. Financial support for this project was provided by the Labarge Foundation.

Courses


So, Who's Making the Decisions?

An interprofessional, person-centred approach to the care of the older adult. This video will walk you through a patient scenario regarding the care of the older adult.

Attitude

Health Literacy
This brochure explains the prevalence of health literacy and methods for recognizing and addressing it in order to encourage client-centered practice. It addresses how assumptions are often made as to a clients’ character when they mismanage medication or miss appointments, but it may actually be due to their poor health literacy.

Comfort

Sexuality and Aging
This quick and easy to read fact sheet addresses relevant issues pertaining to sexuality of older adults.

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