'A World Free of Elder Abuse'
OUR WORK
Training Topics
Elders "R" Us prevents elder abuse by providing solution-focused innovative training to nurses and nursing assistants. Each training topic has the overarching objective of preventing elder abuse through imparting knowledge, soft skills, and sensitizing caregivers to the dangers and consequences of elder abuse.
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The Elders "R" Us elder abuse prevention training program is anchored on the Gideon Model whose premise is:
KNOWLEDGE + UNDERSTANDING = WISDOM. In other words, if caregivers have the necessary knowledge and understanding, it follows that they will have the wisdom not to abuse elders. Elders "R" Us envisions a world free of elder abuse--the synergy of knowledge and understanding.
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Gideon Model
Our elder abuse prevention training program imparts knowledge, skills and above all, transforms primary caregivers' attitudes towards elders and eldercare. Caregivers who develop positive attitudes are at a lower risk of being abusive to the elders under their care.
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Elders are us-Combating the stigma, tackling the taboos, helping to de-stereotype older people
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Building Positive Attitudes towards the elderly, the caregiving role/function, and the workplace
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Developing Passion for caregiving
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Creating a higher sense of purpose for caregivers (nurses and nurse aides)
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Positioning eldercare/caregiving as the noblest profession
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Ethical practices in caregiving--Standards of practice and code of ethics
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Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Caregiving--detrimental vs beneficial emotions (anger/happiness)
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The Caregiver Declaration on Prevention of Elder Abuse--Gideon caregivers' oath
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The unseen good work of caregivers--Self Appraisal for caregivers
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The elderly as the jewel of the society--Respect and Dignity
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Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and Caregiving
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Dealing with the 'whiner' at the workplace
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The hidden power of a smile in eldercare/caregiving
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Soft skills for nurses and nursing assistants
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Dangers and Consequences of Elder Abuse**
