1. Module 6 Age Appropriate Care
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2. Describe the normal growth and development of infants to preschoolers
Identify developmental tasks of middle childhood to adolescence
Identify developmental tasks of the varying stages of adulthood
Identify physical, psychological, and social effects of aging
Describe methods in which the aide can ensure age appropriate care
Objectives
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3. Activity #1
ACTIVITY #1A
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4. Growth and Development
What is “growth?”
What is “development?”
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5. Birth to 1 year old
Infancy
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6. 1 to 3 years old
Toddlerhood
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7. 3 to 6 years old
Preschoolers
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8. 6 to 8 years old
Middle Childhood
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9. 9 to 12 years old
Late Childhood
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10. 12 to 18 years old
Adolescence
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11. 18 to 40 years old
Young Adulthood
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12. 40 to 65 years old
Middle Adulthood
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13. Late Adulthood 65 years and older Also referred to as “elderly”
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14. Myths and Truths
Handout #1
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15. Case Scenarios - Group Activity
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16. The RN supervisor will need to verify age competencies for each home care aide. Tasks should not be completed until verified by the supervisor.
Age Competencies
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17. Age Appropriate Quiz
Activity #3
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18. Congratulations!
You have now received information that will better inform you when providing care for various age groups.
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