This course equips learners with essential knowledge of the eldercare sector in Singapore. It provides critical insights into the ageing process, the needs of older adults, and the current landscape of ageing in Singapore. Participants will also gain practical tools to build meaningful connections with the seniors they support, enabling them to better understand and respond to their needs, and to deliver more person-centred and effective care.

COURSE OBJECTIVE

• Identify the stage of ageing in life and the needs of an older person
• Understand the multi-faceted aspects of ageing and ageing issues
• Understand the service delivery system for older people and their families
• Understand the macro issues and perspectives involved in service provision for older persons
• To examine the working relationship between different stakeholders
• Demonstrate an understanding of the communication process
• Acknowledge the importance of self-awareness and its impact on communication
• To recognise the need for social assessment
• To Identify the approaches and tools that can be used in a social assessment

TRAINING METHODOLOGY
Lecture, Class or Group discussion and Assessment

COURSE OUTLINE (3 days)
Day One

• Principles of community based gerontological3 use
• A service delivery framework for community based elder care
• Different levels of intervention in working with older persons -casework, groups and social action
• Relevant issues in eldercare - ageism, quality of life issues
• Impact of social, economic and political development on the ageing experience

Day Two

• Effective communication with the older person and their caregiver - framework and skills
• The effective use of self in working with the older person and their families
• A family systems approach in working with illness, diability and the older person

Day Three

• Doing social assessment in the community and care plan formulation
• Case management approach in geriatric, community based aged care services
• Framework for understanding the psycho-emotional functioning of the older person and their families.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Support care staff with or less than 5 years of experience, Enrolled Nurse, Psychosocial Staff, Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Nurse, Senior Management

TRAINERS’ PROFILE

For more information, please email us at hmta@tsaofoundation.org