I took an online course regarding ALS and tips for people caring for those afflicted by ALS. I have a family member who was diagnosed with ALS, and although I do not live with them, I still find it important to learn about caregiving. The facts I learned in this program are applicable to not only those who suffer from ALS, but those with memory or mobility issues in general.
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I learned so much! Everyone who is able to should take this course.
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I took the Alzheimer’s Association Education Center training modules, which comprised of watching through their videos and slideshows and answering along to interactive questions. I learned quite a bit, ranging from statistics of dementia and Alzheimer’s, its history, advancements in the field, and best practices when caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Some modules took 30 minutes, some 45, and a few over 2 hours because they had multiple videos in one module. This, plus the time to take the survey after each module, amasses to 10 hours and 30 minutes.
I became an Alz Star by completing the online course. I watched a very informative video that explains what we know about Alzheimer’s, and also emphasize the best practices when around loved ones that have Alzheimer’s. I highly recommend getting the certification, as you can learn so much in just 1 hour. This includes registering, watching the 45 minute video, then taking the quiz.
I virtually attended a CHSCHA panel discussion, regarding if there should be an age limit for politicians. It was a very insightful presentation, hosted by various field professionals. I got to hear different takes on the topic and heard some good questions being answered, and valid points being raised. Such as, older politicians may have more experience than younger ones, while younger politicians may have a fresh perspective on things and creative new ideas, that previous generations may not have thought of.
Over the course of this practicum so far, we have held three separate meetings, each lasting one hour. In this meeting, we are informed of many opportunities relating to aging, mental health, and neuroscience advocacy and volunteering opportunities. Some can be done virtually and others in person. We also have the opportunity to listen to what types of volunteering activities other students are engaging in and draw inspiration from that.
Reviewing documents, such as old records, letters, contracts, journals, etc. that are difficult to tell because the its in cursive or smudged, and writing out a transcript. This transcript is helpful for those who would like to know exactly what these documents say, or can be played as an audio for the visually impaired.
This course overall has 6 classes which I completed, touching on various topics including mental health, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention, to name a few. As a person with many leadership roles, it is important that I constantly expand my knowledge on topics such as these.