Credits Hours: 2.00

Course Description:
Being designated as a guardian for an elderly or otherwise disabled loved one can be a daunting responsibility. This course will remove some of the apprehension and fear by providing specific directions for determining appropriate care alternatives, alerting you to pitfalls, giving you ideas for maintaining the loved one?s quality of life, and enlisting the support of caring others as you strive to fulfill guardianship responsibilities.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Start with a plan.
• Set goals.
• Develop a long-term care strategy.
• Define needs, roles, and responsibilities.
• Seek the least restrictive care.
• Make the optimum choice for care.
• Gather information.
• Deal with the expenses of care.
• Visit nursing homes.
• Assure results after admission.
• Promote the resident's rights.
• Reinforce your rights.
• Monitor and assess progress.