Topics:

• Understanding Seniors’ Physical, Cognitive, and Emotional Needs
  • Explore the unique characteristics of seniors, including chronic conditions and emotional states.
  • Analyze how these needs shape their preferences in care and decision-making.
• Impact of Physical Changes on Communication
  • Adapt communication methods to accommodate hearing, vision, or speech impairments.
  • Practical techniques for effective dialogue despite sensory challenges.
• Impact of Cognitive Changes on Communication
  • Understand how memory loss and attention deficits affect interactions.
  • Strategies for engaging seniors with cognitive impairments compassionately.
• Cultural Sensitivity in Advance Care Planning
  • Recognize diverse cultural attitudes towards aging and end-of-life care.
  • Adapt approaches to align with cultural beliefs and values.
• Emotional Challenges in Senior Care
  • Address fears of dependence, isolation, and mortality.
  • Develop strategies to provide emotional reassurance and comfort.

Topics:

• Empathetic Communication Techniques for Seniors
  • Overview of effective communication methods tailored for seniors.
  • Practical applications of active listening, paraphrasing, and non-verbal cues to build trust and understanding.
• Navigating Aging-Related Communication Barriers
  • Identifying and addressing challenges such as hearing loss, cognitive decline, and slower processing speeds.
  • Strategies for simplifying complex topics and ensuring clarity.
• Conducting Emotionally Sensitive Conversations
  • Skills for discussing delicate topics like advance care planning, end-of-life decisions, and health concerns.
  • Maintaining professionalism while providing emotional support.
• Recognizing and Avoiding Stereotypes in Elder Care
  • Understanding common stereotypes about aging and their impact on senior interactions.
  • Techniques for fostering respect and individuality in communication.
• Cultural Sensitivity in Elder Communication
  • Exploring cultural differences in perceptions of aging, care, and advance directives.
  • Customizing communication approaches to respect diverse beliefs and preferences.
• Building Collaborative Relationships with Seniors and Families (K2, A1)
  • Techniques for engaging families in meaningful discussions about seniors' care needs.
  • Encouraging shared decision-making while respecting the senior's autonomy.

Topics:

• Overview of Social and Eldercare Services for Seniors in Singapore.
  • Explore the spectrum of eldercare services, including healthcare, day care centers, home care, housing, and community support programs.
  • The role of integrated care models and services specific to senior needs like dementia and mobility assistance.
• Navigating End-of-Life Care Facilities
  • Availability and function of hospices and nursing homes offering palliative care.
  • Decision-making processes for selecting suitable facilities based on individual and family needs.
• Residential Care for Long-Term Needs
  • Examine the range of residential care options, from assisted living to nursing homes, addressing diverse health and mobility requirements.
  • Discuss financial and logistical considerations involved in transitioning seniors to residential care.
• Specialized Facilities for Dementia and Rehabilitation
  • Learn about dementia care centers and their role in managing cognitive decline while maintaining seniors’ dignity and quality of life.
  • Explore rehabilitation services to improve physical and cognitive abilities post-illness or injury.
• Empowering Family Caregivers Through Resource Sharing.
  • Share caregiver training programs, respite care services, and emotional support resources to strengthen caregiving capacity.
  • Promote collaborative caregiving approaches involving families, social workers, and healthcare professionals.

Topics:

• Tailoring Information for Seniors and Families.
  • Techniques to present complex information clearly and adapt communication styles to senior and family needs.
  • Structure discussions around healthcare, advance care planning, and long-term support to address family dynamics.
• Navigating Financial Assistance and Subsidies for End-of-Life Care.
  • Explore financial assistance schemes like MediFund and ElderShield, including eligibility criteria and application processes.
  • Provide guidance on funding options for hospice, palliative care, and other end-of-life services.
• Considerations for Ethical and Cultural Sensitivity in Advance Care Planning.
  • Understand ethical principles like autonomy and beneficence while respecting cultural beliefs around aging and care.
  • Develop inclusive care approaches that honor seniors’ values and address religious and traditional considerations.
• Evaluating and Recommending Care Options
  • Develop skills to assess seniors’ specific needs, considering factors like medical conditions, personal preferences, and family circumstances.
  • Understand best practices for presenting tailored care recommendations to families, ensuring informed decision-making.