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Cultural humility - Older adult

Treatment of grief and loss among older adults

Older adulthood is often characterized by an increased likelihood of grief and loss. The loss of emotionally significant individuals in older adulthood is a risk factor for depression and prolonged grief disorder. This training will review the prevalence of grief and loss reactions among older adults, as well as common comorbid conditions and risk/protective factors. Types of losses discussed will include spouses/partners, friends, family members, and pets. The training will also discuss differentiating between grief that is “typical” vs. clinically significant. There will be a focus on evidence-based treatments for prolonged grief disorder among older adults.

Learning objectives:

  • Describe two valid assessments for assessing grief and loss among older adults.
  • Describe two ways in which grief and loss reactions among older adults differ from those of other age groups.
  • Elaborate on two evidence-based treatments that are appropriate for older adults with prolonged grief disorder.
  • Describe two conditions that are often comorbid with grief and loss among older adults.

 

Register:

County employees, register by clicking on the blue registration button.
County partners, register at sccgov.org/scclearn-partner (required for CEs)

If you have questions, need accommodations, or have a grievance, please contact: [email protected].

Friday, April 4, 2025
9:30am - 12:45pm
In-person event
LP Training Rooms
Learning Partnership
1075 E. Santa Clara St. 2nd floor
San Jose, CA 95116-1002
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(408) 792-3900
Register (County employees)

Training materials

Treatment of grief and loss among older adults training flyer