COURSE OBJECTIVES

This module is designed to help health center staff understand key components of welcoming and livable communities that support the ability of older adults to safely age in place.

After completing this module, participants should be able to: 

• Understand how improving the livability of communities for older adults benefits residents of all ages

• Describe the interconnected domains of age-friendly communities that support older adult health and well-being, including access to healthcare

• Consider evidence-based approaches for adapting programs and policies to meet the needs of an aging patient population

This module has four sections including: Section 1: ​ What does it mean to be "Age-Friendly"?, Section 2: ​ What do Older Adults Need to "Age in Place"?, Section 3: ​ Making Healthcare Age-Friendly, and Section 4: ​ Community Efforts. To receive a Certificate of Completion for this module, you must complete the Knowledge Check assessments after each section and submit the final evaluation form to verify your participation. You can track your progress using the following the syllabus below!