FREE Older Adult Mental Health First Aid Training
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On Tuesday, April 4, Mile Bluff Medical Center Foundation is providing an Older Adult Mental Health First Aid training. The instructor-led training focuses on the unique experiences and needs of adults over the age of 65.
Held at Mile Bluff Medical Center from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, this one-day course will provide attendees with a 5-step Action Plan that guides them through the process of reaching out, offering appropriate support, and connecting older adults with available resources.
The class will also include:
- A discussion of life changes that occur in older adults
- A discussion of the specific risk factors faced by older adults, such as chronic health conditions
- How to discern the difference between talking about death and suicidal ideation
- A breakdown of psychosis, dementia, and delirium
- How to communicate effectively with those who need help while using respectful language
- How to combat the stigma around substance-related problems in the older adult population
Families, caretakers, nursing staff, and employers are encouraged to attend. This training is FREE for anyone in the community. It is led by a certified instructor who emphasizes hope for recovery.
Pre-registration is required and space is limited. To register for the April 4 Older Adult Mental Health First Aid training, visit the ‘Calendar of Events’ or call Katie at 608-847-2735.