Bullying Among Older Adults: Not Just a Playground Problem

Name: Bullying Among Older Adults: Not Just a Playground Problem
Price: 129.00 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (1716 reviews)

Course: #10473Level: Introductory 1 Hour 1716 Reviews

A discussion of bullying in adult living communities and day centers, including definitions, characteristics, incidence, and causes, is presented in this course. The different types of bullies and their typical targets, as well as the impact of bullying on older adults, are described. Interventions for the organization, the bully, and the target are reviewed to help communities minimize and even prevent bullying.

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Course Type: Video

CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Introductory, Related; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0

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Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to describe the incidence and characteristics of bullying behaviors in senior living.
After this course, participants will be able to list the five different types of bullies and their intended targets.
After this course, participants will be able to describe the impact of bullying on older adults.
After this course, participants will be able to identify interventions that may help to minimize community bullying.

Course created on February 23, 2023

Agenda

0-5 Minutes	Introduction
5-15 Minutes	Incidence and definitions
15-25 Minutes	Types of bullying behaviors and impact
25-35 Minutes	Types of bullies and targets, including warning signs
35-45 Minutes	Organizational interventions
45-55 Minutes	Interventions for the bully and the target
55-60 Minutes	Summary, Q&A

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Presented By

Kathleen Weissberg
OTD OTR/L

Dr. Kathleen Weissberg, in her 29 years of practice, has worked in rehabilitation and long-term care as an executive, researcher and educator. She has established numerous programs in nursing facilities; authored peer-reviewed publications on topics such as low vision, dementia quality care, and wellness; has spoken at numerous conferences both nationally and internationally. She provides continuing education support to over 17,000 individuals nationwide as National Director of Education for Select Rehabilitation. She is a Certified Dementia Care Practitioner, Certified Montessori Dementia Care Practitioner and a Certified Fall Prevention Specialist. She serves as the Region 1 Director for the American Occupational Therapy Association Political Action Committee adjunct professor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA and Gannon University in Erie, PA.

Presenter Disclosure: Financial: Kathleen D. Weissberg received an honorarium for presenting this course. She is National Director of Education for Select Rehabilitation. Non-financial: Kathleen D. Weissberg is a Certified Dementia Care Practitioner and Certified Montessori Dementia Care Practitioner. She serves as the Region 1 Director for the American Occupational Therapy Association Political Action Committee.

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