LLL Aging Module 1: Conversations that Matter- 2.5 Credit Hours
*Ageism Activism *Understanding Grief & Loss * Crucial Conversations * Transitions
Learn, Love & Leverage Aging Module 1- Conversations That Matter
WHAT DOES THE COURSE COVER?
Jane Barton- Understanding Change, Grief, Loss & Mourning
Learn the difference between change, loss, mourning and grief and why each deserves its own understanding and support. We may mourn lots of changes in our lives each and every day and understanding that loss is a part of life helps us to regain perspective.
Patty & Libby Bortz- Mother & Daughter: Facing Life's Last Chapters Together
Learn tips and tools to begin having tough and important conversations about the end of life between adult children and their parents. While hard to begin, beginning these conversations brings out both difficult emotions as well as empowering and freeing emotions as well.
Dr. Amy D'Aprix- Let's Talk About Life's Transitions
Learn how to set the stage to have both important, but sometimes challenging conversations with our aging parents. Essential conversations support older adults being able to maintain their independence and quality of life by sharing their wants and needs with the family before a crisis hits.
Connie Goldman- Senior NPR Producer Reflects on Caregiving Hear Connie's extraordinary reflections on her illustrious career with NPR in the Arts, Weekend Editions and focusing on aging before it was in vogue. Now that Connie herself is 86 and requiring caregiving assistance, she shares truly sublime reflections on what it is like to be a care recipient.
Ashton Applewhite- Ageism Activism- Let's End Discrimination Based on Age
Learn what ageism is, and how it affects everyone of all ages. Ashton offers many tools to help break this old paradigm, and how to become an activist to end ageism.
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. For our full 15 Credit Hour Course you can upgrade at any time!
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
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.