Senior
Consultant
Kelynco offers a comprehensive course to effectively plan and manage for the Senior population. You will learn how to be a Senior Care Consultant and a true patient advocate. In Kelynco's course, you will be provided with the tools and information to understand the aging process, financial concerns, and the disease process. You will be given the tools to plan and manage care for a specified time. Your assistance with potential clients may enable them to stay in their homes, avoid costly hospital stays, and provide peace of mind You will gain insights on how to effectively communicate with family members and be able to identify resources in your community. Senior Care Consultants assess the home and safety issues, identify and coordinate care needs, plan care in collaboration with the healthcare team and family, implement and evaluate the plan to meet the needs of your client. Upon completion of the course, you will be eligible to sit for the certification examination, Certified Senior Care Consultant, CSCC
Senior Care Consulting Course
Senior Citizens are faced with the real need to budget for their medical care. Kelynco’s course guides you to:
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Formulate the basics of the senior care assessment, plan
and forecast medical care budgets
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Research resources for medical services and products
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Negotiate discounts and cost for your clients
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With families scattered throughout the country, Senior Care
Consultants advocate for their clients’ care and are the voice they need to
secure appropriate, coordinated care from various providers—internists,
therapists, pharmacists, specialist, and hospital staff.
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Learn appropriate methods for you to accompany your clients
to medical appointments
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Learn to prepare a report to effectively communicate with
providers and families
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Learn to oversee hospitalizations and plan for home care
needs to prevent re-hospitalization
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Learn the basics of Medicare, Medicaid and financial
concerns facing the senior population
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Update your knowledge on chronic diseases that are commonly
faced with aging
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Research alternatives to nursing home care
Module 1
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The Senior Care Planning Process
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Aging Theories
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Profiles
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Statistics
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Aging Process
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Medicare Coverage
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Long Term Care
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Ombudsman Program
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The Aging Process and Senses
Module 2
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Medical Conditions in the Aging Population
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Acute
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Chronic conditions
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Musculoskeletal
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Osteoporosis
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Fractures
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Arthritis
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Rheumatoid
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
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Ankylosing Spondylitis
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Avascular Necrosis
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Osteoarthritis
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Blood Disorders and Anemia
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Cardiac Disease
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Coronary Artery Disease
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Angina
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Arrhythmias
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Heart Valve Disease
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Mitral Valve
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Aortic Valve
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Congestive Heart Failure
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Hypertension
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Stroke
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Diabetes
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Pulmonary Disease
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COPD
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Pulmonary Hypertension
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Vascular Disease
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Peripheral Vascular Disease
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Deep Vein Thrombosis
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Temporal Arteritis/GCA
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Other
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Cancer
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Psychological Concerns
Depression
Cognitive Decline
Grief and Loss
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Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Module 3
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Senior Care Management
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Equipment Issues
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Home Health Services
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Medical Appointment
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Hospitalization
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Prescription Medications
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Communicating with the Medical Team
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Communicating with Family Members
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Oversight and Management
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Crisis Intervention
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Back to the basics of Care Planning
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Nursing Diagnosis
Module 4
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Liability Issues
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Insurance Issues
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Introduction Letter
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Advance Client Questionnaire
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HIPAA
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Geriatric Assessment Form
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Home Assessment
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Initial Report
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Progress Reports
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Lifetime Cost Summary
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Lifetime Cost Projection
Putting it all together
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