Home Caregiver Skills for Families
Practical home care techniques and planning tools from AARP Foundation and the National Institute on Aging.
42m
On-demand video
19
Lessons
Included
Certificate
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This course includes:
- 42m on-demand video (free)
- 19 lessons
- Full lifetime access
- Access on mobile and TV
- Certificate of completion
What you'll learn
- Assist safely with mobility, transfers, and everyday personal care at home
- Set up a home to prevent falls and support independence
- Organize medications, appointments, and medical information like a pro
- Find and use the public services that pay for or provide caregiving help
Official study guide
The complete 36-page companion book for Home Caregiver Skills for Families, covering every module with worked examples, key terms, self-check questions, and a full glossary. Print it or read it offline.
Course content
5 sections · 19 lessons · 42m- Family Caregiving Series: Managing IncontinencePreview2m
- Family Caregiving Series: Preparing Your Home for Safe Mobility3m
- Family Caregiving Series: Managing Low Appetite2m
- Family Caregiving Series: Dressing – Overall Tips1m
- Family Caregiving Series: Bathing – Overall Tips1m
Requirements
- •None
About this course
Practical home care techniques and planning tools from AARP Foundation and the National Institute on Aging. This curated learning path is organized into 5 modules and 19 lessons, taught by AARPFoundation. MegaCourse upgrades the original 3-section playlist into a complete mega course by adding 2 curated reading & resource lessons, a final knowledge-check quiz, plus structure, learning outcomes, progress tracking, and a shareable certificate of completion.
Who this course is for
- Adult children and spouses caring for a loved one at home
- New home care aides
Instructor
Trusted creator on MegaCourse
Licensing & attribution
License: YouTube Standard License
Source: AARP Foundation and the National Institute on Aging (NIH)
Disclaimer: Educational content only - this course does not confer clinical certification or licensure and is not medical advice. In a real emergency, call 911. Always follow your state's scope-of-practice regulations.
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