With better medical care, people are living longer. While some are enjoying a better quality of life for longer than in past times, the number of people needing assistance in their later years is growing rapidly. According to the United Nations, “Globally, the population aged 65 and over is growing faster than all other age groups.”

Whether you are caring for an older person at home, working in a care facility, or interested in the social, economic, and demographic implications of aging populations, below, you will find more than 100 online courses to explore. Some discuss health and care issues common in older people, while others outline ways to improve your chances of keeping healthy for longer.

Preventing Dementia
University of Tasmania via Independent
Preventing Dementia is a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), offering university-quality education about the latest research in dementia risk and protective factors.
★★★★★ (7214 ratings)

The Musculoskeletal System: The Science of Staying Active into Old Age
Newcastle University via FutureLearn
Demystify the ageing process and learn how our everyday behaviours are likely to affect our long-term musculoskeletal health.
★★★★★ (322 ratings)

Foundations in Dementia
The University of Nottingham via FutureLearn
Discover better ways to support people with dementia. Explore signs and symptoms, interventions, support networks and more.

Foundations for Assisting in Home Care
State University of New York via Coursera
This course is intended as a self-study course for those interested in exploring a career as a Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide.
★★★★★ (4 ratings)

End-of-Life Care for People with Dementia
University of East Anglia via FutureLearn
Understand the needs of people with dementia, and how to better support them and enhance their wellbeing towards the end of life.

Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research
University of Colorado Boulder via Coursera
This Healthy Aging and Future of Cannabis Research course is designed to have you think critically about the health effects of cannabis in the context of inflammation, exercise, and aging.

ÉCHELLE RACE: Dépistage préhospitalier de l’AVC impliquant une occlusion de gros vaisseaux cérébraux
University of Barcelona via Coursera
L’avantage de toutes les thérapies disponibles dans l’AVC aigu est d’autant plus grand que le traitement est commencé tôt.

Introduction to Hearing Loss
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai via Coursera
Disorders of the ear range from simple, easily treated entities (such as wax or cerumen impaction) to the highly complex (such as permanent hearing loss).
★★★★★ (2 ratings)

Business Models for Innovative Care for Older People
University of Copenhagen via Coursera
Aging has been coined as one of the major societal challenges. The fact that we simply live longer, is in itself not a problem but rather a triumph. However, this unprecedented demographic change significantly affects individual life histories through an increased number of e.g. lifestyle related chronic diseases. These extra life years also have a massive imprint on the organization of welfare institutions and the financial sustainability of the welfare system.

Dementia and the Arts: Sharing Practice, Developing Understanding and Enhancing Lives
University College London via FutureLearn
Explore, challenge and shape your perceptions of dementia through science and the creative arts

Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care
University of Colorado System via Coursera
In this course, you will be able to develop a systems view for assessing and managing pain in the palliative care setting. By the end of the course, you will be able to: 1) Describe the pain problem in the palliative care setting; 2) Assess a person’s pain, 3) Explain the benefits of integrative therapies and pharmacologic strategies to manage pain.
★★★★★ (1 rating)

What is Palliative Care?
University of Colorado System via Coursera
Palliative care provides invaluable help for patients living with serious or life-limiting illness and their family caregivers. Palliative care should be part of healthcare services to improve quality of life, the ability to tolerate and benefit from treatment and improve survival.
★★★★★ (3 ratings)

End of Life Care: Challenges and Innovation
University of Glasgow via FutureLearn
Explore dying and palliative care practice around the world and evaluate new trends and ideas surrounding end of life care issues.
★★★★★ (148 ratings)

Hypertension in Primary Care – Improving Control and Reducing Risk
Stanford University via edX
The activity will cover the principles of hypertension pathophysiology and diagnosis; recent hypertensive guidelines and trials; and the development of appropriate hypertensive regimens for both uncomplicated and resistant hypertension. In addition, the activity will cover when advanced diagnostics and referral to specialty care are indicated.
★★★★★ (1 rating)

Healthy Ageing in 6 Steps. Let your environment do the work.
Delft University of Technology via edX
Learn how to make healthy choices and adjustments to your lifestyle and environment to help you live a healthier, happier and longer life.
★★★★★ (1 rating)

Why Do We Age? The Molecular Mechanisms of Ageing
University of Groningen via FutureLearn
Why do we age? Is there a limit to human lifespan? Can we prolong our lives? Find out with this free online course.
★★★★☆ (13 ratings)

CARE: Nutrition in Ageing
Imperial College London via edX
Learn the fundamentals of nutrition for healthy ageing and enhance your care practice

Caring for Older People: a Partnership Model
Deakin University via FutureLearn
As our lifespans increase, more and more of us are faced with the question: how can we care for older people more effectively?
★★★★★ (1 rating)

Frailty in Daily Living
Hong Kong Polytechnic University via edX
A practical MOOC that allows you to experience the assessment and management of frailty in daily life to achieve healthy ageing.

The Business of Aging in the Longevity Economy
Georgetown University via edX
The Business of Aging in the Longevity Economy will introduce you to the interdisciplinary field of aging, important concepts of senior living administration, and to the master of science degree at Georgetown University in Aging & Health. This three-module course is appropriate for anyone interested in learning about aging personally or professionally, including college graduates who are interested in aging social and policy issues as well as mid-career or encore-career students who seek professional advancement or a shift in the career track.

Internet of Things for Active Ageing
Taipei Medical University via FutureLearn
Learn about how the Internet of Things can help people aging well with this free online course.

Human Growth and Development
Modern States via Independent
It covers the fundamentals generally taught in a one-semester introductory course in developmental psychology or human development, including the infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging.

Contemporary Japanese Society: What Has Been Happening Behind Demographic Change?
University of Tokyo via edX
Learn basic knowledge of contemporary Japanese society, focusing on demographic change and social stratification after the Second World War.

Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Care
University System of Maryland via edX
Provides an overview of Alzheimer’s disease, including pathophysiology, risk factors, stages, symptoms, diagnosis, including medications used to enhance cognitive function. Reviews modified communication strategies that optimize interactions and reduce behavioral expressions. Explores the topic of dementia caregiving, its challenges and resources available, as well as special care considerations when the person with dementia is hospitalized.

Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease
The University of Sydney via Coursera
This course shows how all chronic diseases (obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cancer) are related by a set of common causes, and that such diseases should be tackled, not individually, but as part of a complex system, with interrelated contributing factors.
★★★★★ (2 ratings)

Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise
University of Toronto via Coursera
Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise will introduce learners to the concepts and benefits of physical therapy and exercise. Over six weeks learners will explore: Why physical activity and exercise are important, Exercise and Cardiovascular Disease, Exercise and Osteoporosis, Exercise and Cancer, Common Sports Injuries, Exercise and Arthritis
★★★★☆ (7 ratings)

Nutrition, Heart Disease and Diabetes
Wageningen University via edX
This MOOC is currently unavailable due to being updated. A new start date will be available soon for you to enrol in! Discover the latest insights on the importance of nutrition and lifestyle in the development and treatment of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus in the online open course Nutrition, Heart disease and Diabetes. You will learn about current progress in research on diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other cardiometabolic disorders and you will discover how these cardiometabolic diseases can be prevented in individuals and populations through lifestyle and dietary modifications.
★★★★★ (431 ratings)

Exercise Prescription for the Prevention and Treatment of Disease
Trinity College Dublin via FutureLearn
Learn how physical exercise can help patients including those with cardiovascular disease, mental health problems and cancer.
★★★★☆ (2 ratings)

Causes of Human Disease: Understanding Cardiovascular Disease
University of Leeds via FutureLearn
Explore normal cardiovascular function and risk factors associated with heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases.
★★★★★ (17 ratings)

Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings
University of Copenhagen via Coursera
According to the World Health Organization, 70 percent of global deaths are due to NCDs. The four main disease groups which cause the greatest number of deaths are cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (including asthma).

Myocardial Infarction
University of Zurich via Coursera
Most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing behavioral risk factors, the understanding of these risk factors, their mechanisms and impact on the cardiovascular system. In this context our course aims to approach the complex field of myocardial infarction in two respects: medical education and awareness of a broader audience.
★★★★★ (1 rating)

Disease Screening in Public Health
University of Geneva via Coursera
Current and future public health is characterized by the increase of chronic and degenerative diseases, corresponding to the worldwide ageing of the population. The increasing prevalence of these conditions together with the long incubation period of the chronic diseases and the continual technological innovations, offer new opportunities to develop strategies for early diagnosis.
★★★★☆ (5 ratings)

Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases
Imperial College London via Coursera
Welcome to this course on the aetiology, epidemiology and interventions for non-communicable diseases of the Global Diseases Masterclass. We’ve selected four disease areas: Colorectal Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), Dementia, and Diabetes.

Cancer Prevention Web-Based Activity
University of Virginia via Coursera
This web-based video course focuses on the importance of prevention and risk reduction in decreasing cancer occurrences.

Lifestyle Medicine Treatments of Chronic Disease – Part 1
Doane University via edX
Learn specific lifestyle medicine treatment protocols for a variety of chronic diseases, such as breast cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.

Lifestyle Medicine Treatments of Chronic Disease – Part 2
Doane University via edX
Learn specific lifestyle medicine treatment protocols for a variety of chronic diseases, such as prostate cancer, osteoporosis, and depression.

Essentials of Palliative Care
Stanford University via Coursera
Palliative care can help ease suffering and improve wellbeing in people living with serious illnesses such as cancer. Palliative Care Always is an online, case-based course for health care practitioners who work in cancer care.

Nutrition and Disease Prevention
Taipei Medical University via FutureLearn
Learn about the relationship between diet and disease and discover the role a nutrient-rich diet can play in disease prevention.

Understanding Dementia
University of Tasmania via Independent
This is a course about dementia looking at a broad range of topics including, basic brain anatomy, pathology, dementia research, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, medical management, living with dementia, progression and staging, palliation, behaviours and therapeutic approaches.
★★★★★ (13627 ratings)

Healthy Ageing: Concepts, Interventions, and Preparing for the Future
University of Birmingham via FutureLearn
Learn more about healthy ageing in this course on common health problems in older adults, with a focus on reducing frailty.
★★★☆☆ (1 rating)

Ageing and The Brain: The Impact of Neurodegenerative Diseases
Universidad Complutense de Madrid via FutureLearn
Learn what happens to the brain as neurodegenerative diseases progress and study the latest research on brain disorder prevention.

Addiction and neural ageing
The Open University via OpenLearn
This free course, Addiction and neural ageing, takes its title from two topics that are of immense worldwide social, economic, ethical, and political importance. You will develop a Master’s level …
★★★★☆ (1 rating)

Introducing ageing
The Open University via OpenLearn
Everyone is ageing, whatever their current age, and we live in a world where many people are living much longer than previous generations. This is often seen as a problem. But is it? This free …

เตรียมเกษียณเพื่อเสริมสร้างพฤฒพลัง | pre-retirement preparation to promote active ageing
Naresuan University via ThaiMOOC
– เหมาะสำหรับวัยทำงาน (ตั้งแต่เริ่มทำงาน) – เรียนฟรี มีใบประกาศนียบัตร

Population 10 Billion: Researching Global Issues
The University of Sheffield via FutureLearn
Learn how university researchers from different disciplines work together to solve some of the world’s biggest problems.
★★★★☆ (6 ratings)

CBT with Older People
University of East Anglia via FutureLearn
Understand the ageing process and the factors to consider when using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with older people.
★★★★☆ (1 rating)

Global Public Health
SDG Academy via edX
Understanding the value of health not just as a benefit or right of individuals, but as a global public need.
★★★★★ (4 ratings)

Dysphagia: Swallowing Difficulties and Medicines
University of East Anglia via FutureLearn
This course will enhance the knowledge of any person involved in the administration of medicines to patients with dysphagia.
★★★★★ (2 ratings)

Caregiving, Dementia, and Incontinence
Deakin University via FutureLearn
Discover practical strategies to support people living with dementia and incontinence in their daily routines and personal care.

Global Health Policy
University of Tokyo via Coursera
In this course, learners will become familiar with principles and theories of global health problems, and major challenges and controversies in improving global population health as well as practical applications of quantitative methods to analyze and interpret issues and challenges for policy. Topics will include health and foreign policy, health governance, acute disease surveillance, non-communicable diseases, burden of disease, universal health coverage, health systems strengthening, health financing, and human resources for health and ageing.

Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach
University of Toronto via Coursera
This course aims to inform learners about dementia and dementia care from an SSLD perspective, including, community care, in-home support, and long-term care.
★★★★★ (1 rating)

Musculoskeletal Health: A Public Health Approach
Public Health England via FutureLearn
Learn about the important public health messages of how to maintain good musculoskeletal health (MSK).

Personal Trainer’s Toolkit: Developing Fitness Programs for Older People
CQUniversity Australia via FutureLearn
Understand the effects of ageing and fitness programming for older adults.

Personal Trainer’s Toolkit: Developing Fitness Programs for Older People
CQUniversity Australia via FutureLearn
Understand the effects of ageing and fitness programming for older adults.

Introduction to Social Care: What is Social Care?
The Open University via FutureLearn
Develop an understanding of social care and the role it plays in supporting the independence and wellbeing of those needing care.

Life extension and Wellbeing
via Udemy
Anti aging strategies with workbooks. Qualify with the Oxford Diploma. (Wellbeing strategies)

Stanford Seminar – The Role of Technology in Understanding Perspectives on Aging and Health
Stanford University via YouTube
In this talk, Amanda Lazar draws on critical perspectives from Human-Computer Interaction and Gerontology. She describes three ways in which technology design can help us understand and challenge stereotypes around aging as well as cognitive impairment. She will argue for a view that accounts for the ways that technologies position us as we age and, in turn, the way that this view can inform the design of new technologies to enrich the experience of growing older.
★★★★★ (2 ratings)

Aging Populations: Lessons In Healthy Aging From Japan
Keio University via FutureLearn
Explore Japan’s aging population problems and discover their policies and solutions for a long and enjoyable life.

Psychology 108: Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
via Study.com
Psychology 108: Psychology of Adulthood and Aging has been evaluated and recommended for 3 semester hours and may be transferred to over 2,000 colleges and universities. Work through the course at any time to learn from expert instructors and save time and money on your degree.

UExcel Psychology of Adulthood & Aging: Study Guide & Test Prep
via Study.com
With this fun test prep course, we can help you get ready to take the UExcel Psychology of Adulthood and Aging exam. All the topics you’ll find on the exam are covered in our video and text lessons, and you can take the quizzes to work towards the very best score possible on the exam.

Your Body Inside and Out: Using Exercise Physiology to Slow Aging
Stanford University via edX
This online class will present the latest scientific information on the interaction between aging and physical activity. In an approachable style, you will learn how your physiology changes with age and how different types of movement can impact that trajectory of aging. Physical activity is a powerful medicine and you will learn how to harness its benefits to improve your health and wellness throughout the lifespan. Whether you are new to exercise or a life-long athlete, this class will open your eyes to the amazing systems within your body and help you strategize on activities that fit your goals for a healthy life. Note: This class is self-paced, so despite the “One Session Start Date” below, you can start any day you are ready. We look forward to seeing you online.

LeverAGE – Aging effectively at Work
State Bank of India via edX
The course helps you leverage your experience and expertise through a structured thought process for career longevity with efficacy.

A Public Health Approach to Hearing Loss and Aging
Johns Hopkins University via Coursera
At the Johns Hopkins Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health, we are dedicated to training up the next generation of clinicians and researchers to study the impact that hearing loss in older adults has on public health and to develop and implement public health strategies and solutions for hearing loss.

การเตรียมพร้อมเข้าสู่วัยผู้สูงอายุ | Preparing for Aging
via ThaiMOOC
ความรู้เบื้องต้นเกี่ยวกับการเตรียมความพร้อมเข้าสู่วัยสูงอายุ ได้แก่ การเตรียมตัวทางด้านร่างกาย การเตรียมตัวทางด้านจิตใจ และการเตรียมตัวทางด้านสังคม รวมทั้งการดูแลตนเองของผู้สูงอายุ

Medicine Grand Rounds – Aging and Dying in Prison: Integrating Geriatrics and Palliative Care into Criminal Justice Reform
Dartmouth College via Independent
Participants in Medicine Grand Rounds will be able to identify the most current treatment guidelines, innovations, and standards of practice, and apply them to improve the care of individual patients, promote health and wellness in the population, and achieve clinical quality and safety goals.

อาหารไทยเพื่อสุขภาพและการชะลอวัย | Thai Food for Health and Anti-Aging
Walailak University via ThaiMOOC
หลักการ แนวคิดและความสำคัญเรื่องอาหารเพื่อสุขภาพและการชะลอวัย ปัจจัยที่มีอิทธิพลต่อพฤติกรรมการบริโภคอาหารของบุคคลในแต่ละช่วงวัย

ศาสตร์แห่งการชะลอวัย | Science of active aging
Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University via ThaiMOOC
การเตรียมการรองรับการเข้าสู่สังคมผู้สูงอายุที่มีพฤฒิพลัง โดยเน้นเรื่องที่สำคัญแบบองค์รวม 4 มิติ คือ กาย จิต สังคม และสิ่งแวดล้อม ได้แก่ การเลือกอาหารที่เหมาะสมสำหรับผู้สูงอายุ การกำหนดวิธีการออกกำลังกายตามช่วงวัยเพื่อการชะลอวัย การจัดสภาพแวดล้อมที่ปลอดภัยสำหรับผู้สูงอายุ การออกแบบกิจกรรมพัฒนาสมองสำหรับผู้สูงอายุและการส่งเสริมสุขภาพจิตผู้สูงอายุ

International Women’s Health and Human Rights
Stanford University via Coursera
This course focuses on women’s health and human rights issues from infancy through old age, including information about positive interventions relating to those issues. Learners are encouraged to interact with each other through interactive discussions.
★★★★☆ (5 ratings)

Social Services for Families, Seniors and Those with Disabilities
Columbia University via Coursera
Course 4 discusses four populations: families, poor families, people with disabilities, and people as they age. This course addresses issues of power, oppression, and white supremacy.

Caregiving Essentials
via Desire2Learn
This course is for informal or formal caregivers interested in learning about the essentials of caregiving. These areas include but are not limited to the role of caregiver, health and medical information, complex issues (power of attorney, financial matters, family expectations and relationships), navigating systems, and self-care.

ECHO-Chicago: Geriatrics
The University of Chicago via Independent
Barriers to healthcare access are especially acute in low-income communities where people have public insurance or no insurance at all. Older adults living within these communities contend with elevated rates of diabetes, hypertension, respiratory disease, arthritis, and other chronic conditions leading to disability, functional losses, and cognitive decline.

Population Health: Study Design
Leiden University via Coursera
In this course we will walk you through key steps in designing a research study, from formulating the research question to common pitfalls you might encounter when interpreting your results.

การพยาบาลผู้สูงอายุ | Gerontological Nursing
Chiang Mai University via ThaiMOOC
การพยาบาลผู้สูงอายุเป็นวิชาที่มีเนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับการเปลี่ยนแปลงโครงสร้าง ประชากรและผลกระทบ แนวคิดพฤฒิพลัง (Active aging, Successful Aging, Healthy Aging) นโยบายและแผนด้านผู้สูงอายุ กฎหมาย และ พรบ.ผู้สูงอายุ การเปลี่ยนแปลงในผู้สูงอายุ ปัญหาสุขภาพที่พบบ่อยในผู้สูงอายุ หลักการดูแลและฟื้นฟูสภาพผู้สูงอายุ

Gerontology for Teachers: Professional Development
via Study.com
If you’re looking to earn professional development credits in a hurry, our Gerontology for Teachers course can help. Watch mobile-friendly, short video lessons that prepare you to earn credits you can apply to your teaching licensure renewal requirements.

Sociology 103: Foundations of Gerontology
via Study.com
Sociology 103: Foundations of Gerontology has been evaluated and recommended by NCCRS for 3 semester hours and may be transferred to over 1,500 colleges and universities. Complete these lessons and quizzes whenever you have free time, and when you’re finished with the course, you could be able to apply for transfer credit.

UExcel Foundations of Gerontology: Study Guide & Test Prep
via Study.com
You can complete this test prep course as you review for the UExcel Foundations of Gerontology exam to earn college credit. Watch engaging video lessons and take multiple-choice quizzes to see how well you understand the material ahead of exam day.

5 Day Balance Course
via Udemy
Better balance and fall prevention after 50

Old age.
via Udemy
2022 and on the scrap heap? Being old – and what to do about it!

The Many Faces of Dementia
University College London via FutureLearn
Gain a unique insight into dementia through the stories, symptoms and science behind four less common diagnoses.
★★★★★ (4 ratings)

Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies
Johns Hopkins University via Coursera
Health professionals and students, family caregivers, friends of and affected individuals, and others interested in learning about dementia and quality care will benefit from completing the course. Led by Drs. Nancy Hodgson and Laura Gitlin, participants will acquire foundational knowledge in the care of persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and other neurocognitive disorders.
★★★★☆ (7 ratings)

Understanding Brain Health: Preventing Dementia
University of Edinburgh via FutureLearn
Learn how early detection and protecting brain health can help to reduce the risk of brain diseases that lead to dementia.

Dementia Inclusive Hospitals from a Universal Design Approach
Trinity College Dublin via FutureLearn
Use universal design principles to create hospital spaces that help lessen dementia symptoms and improve overall experiences.

CRADLE: Canadian Remote Access for Dementia Learning Experiences
Conestoga College via Desire2Learn
This course is designed for unregulated care providers (personal support workers, healthcare aides, health care assistants, continuing care assistants, home health aides, home support workers, resident aides, home care assistants, personal attendants, nursing assistants) across Canada. The course content incorporates support for unregulated care providers supporting people living in long-term care homes, retirement living, and home and community settings.
★★★★★ (2 ratings)

การเสริมสร้างศักยภาพสำหรับผู้ให้การดูแลระยะยาวแก่ผู้ป่วยภาวะสมองเสื่อม | Capacity Building for Dementia Long-term Care Giver
via ThaiMOOC
วิดีโอในรายวิชา-พากษ์เสียงภาษาไทยและมีบทบรรยายภาษาไทยกำกับไว้ คำอธิบายรายวิชา In this series online courses, there are 8 topics, included the Dementia Care Model, Assessment Tools, Evaluation Tools, Family and Community Supporting Group, Traditional Chinese Medicine Intervention, Dementia Day Care Center and Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine Intervention etc.

การดูแลผู้สูงอายุ…เพื่อป้องกันภาวะความเสี่ยงจากโรคสมองเสื่อม | Elderly Caregivers…Reducing Risk of Dementia
Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University via ThaiMOOC
วิชา “การดูแลผู้สูงอายุ…เพื่อป้องกันภาวะความเสี่ยงจากโรคสมองเสื่อม” นี้ ผู้เรียนจะได้รู้ถึงความรู้เบื้องต้นเกี่ยวกับภาวะสมองเสื่อมในผู้สูงอายุ แนวทางการช่วยเหลือและการดูแลผู้สูงอายุที่มีภาวะสมองเสื่อม การดูแลสุขภาพแบบองค์รวมและโภชนาการกับการส่งเสริมการทํางานของสมอง การบริหารสมอง ไปจนถึงสามารถออกแบบโปรแกรมเสริมสร้างสมรรถภาพทางสมอง การเลือกสถานพยาบาลและเครือข่ายความร่วมมือในการช่วยเหลือผู้สูงอายุสมองเสื่อมได้อีกด้วย

Dementia Care: Staying Connected and Living Well
Newcastle University via FutureLearn
A course for carers, to help you stay connected to loved ones, manage stress at home and defuse difficult situations.

The 3Ds of Geriatric Psychiatry – Delirium, Dementia, Depression, Pauline Wu, DO | UCLAMDChat
University of California, Los Angeles via YouTube
★★★★☆ (2 ratings)

Diagnosis and Management of Vascular Dementia | Stephen Chen, MD | UCLAMDChat
University of California, Los Angeles via YouTube
★★★★★ (1 rating)

Dispelling the Myths: Realistic Strategies for Maintaining Cognitive Health and Preventing Dementia
Stanford University via YouTube

What is Dementia – Presented by Dr. David B. Reuben | UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program
University of California, Los Angeles via YouTube

How to Improve Care for the Elderly: Identifying Red Flags
University Of The West Indies via FutureLearn
Learn how to recognise critical signs in the elderly that could indicate a serious problem and the need for emergency care.

Super-Aged Japan: Exploring Activity, Health, and Place
Waseda University via edX
This course will examine the issues of aging, activity and health through the lens of life in modern urban Japan. It is aimed at learners with an intermediate grasp of issues in health, gerontology, or related disciplines.

Caregiving for Aging Parents: Your Stress & Quality of Life
via Udemy
Knowledge that will help to reduce surprises and the stress associated with caring for parents, later life, and housing.

การดูแลผู้สูงอายุ 1 | Elderly Care I
via ThaiMOOC
เข้าใจกระบวนการของการเข้าสู่วัยชรา ความแตกต่างระหว่างความชราและโรคภัย และประเด็นที่เกี่ยวข้องกับการดูแลผู้สูงอายุ เช่น การส่งเสริมสุขภาพ การละเลยผู้สูงอายุและการทารุณกรรมผู้สูงอายุ การดูแลผู้ป่วยระยะสุดท้าย และการดูแลแบบประคับประคอง ตลอดจนการดูแลผู้ป่วยในมิติด้านจิตวิญญาณ ฯลฯ

Stanford Hospital’s Dr. Mehrdad Ayati on Prescribing Drugs for an Aging Population
Stanford University via YouTube
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Aging at Home with Chronic Illness
Stanford University via YouTube

Approaching the Second Half of Life with Health and Vitality: Research on Longevity and Aging
Stanford University via YouTube

Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care
University of Colorado System via Coursera
In this course, you’ll learn how serious and life-threatening illnesses often affect emotional and spiritual well-being. Illnesses can increase stress as patients and families learn to live with a “new normal” that may often focus on illness. You’ll learn how to tell when normal sadness (or grief) becomes something more serious and needs to be addressed. People with serious illnesses also have social concerns as their family, friends and community support system becomes stretched, and sometimes fails. We’ll talk about resources and skills you can use to help support patients and families. You’ll learn about advance care planning, that includes shared decision-making, setting goals of care, and writing down plans for care.
★★★★★ (1 rating)

Symptom Management in Palliative Care
Stanford University via Coursera
This course should be taken after the Essentials of Palliative Care course and continues building your primary palliative care skills – communication, psychosocial support and goals of care. You will learn how to screen, assess, and manage both physical and psychological symptoms.

Dying Well: The Role of Palliative Care and Sedation in End of Life Care
Lancaster University via FutureLearn
Improve your care as a healthcare professional or family caregiver with palliative treatment and sedation best practices.

On Demand | Demystifying Palliative Care
Brown University via Independent
The discussion will cover the role of healthcare professionals as part of the interprofessional palliative care team in the care of patients living with serious illness and barriers they are facing in practice, such as stigma surrounding end-of-life care. Learn how to address these barriers and increase the proportion of individuals who receive appropriate palliative care treatment.

Key Principles of Palliative Care
University Of The West Indies via FutureLearn
Learn about the fundamentals of palliative care and implement your knowledge and skills to improve the lives of your patients.