Understanding Addiction Care for Elderly in Disability Support

Understanding Addiction Care for Elderly in Disability Support

Learning Objective

Understand the specialized care required for addressing addiction in elderly individuals receiving disability support.

What do you already know about addiction care for elderly in disability support?

Introduction to Addiction Care for Elderly

Exploring the unique challenges and considerations in providing addiction care for elderly individuals in disability support.

Guidance for Elderly in Disability Support

Discussing the role of support workers in guiding and assisting elderly individuals with addiction issues in disability support settings.

Common Substance Use Among Elderly

Identifying the most prevalent substances used by elderly individuals in disability support and their potential effects.

Prevalence of Addiction in Elderly

Understanding the prevalence of addiction among elderly individuals in disability support and its impact on their well-being.

Challenges in Addressing Addiction in Elderly

Exploring the unique challenges and barriers faced by support workers when addressing addiction in elderly individuals in disability support.

Effective Interventions for Elderly with Addiction

Identifying and discussing effective interventions and strategies for supporting elderly individuals with addiction in disability support.

Conclusion and Reflection

Summarizing the key takeaways from the lesson and prompting students to reflect on their understanding of addiction care for elderly in disability support.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.