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Older people: part one

Common health problems that affect older people, and the healthcare settings that work to support them.

This module is the first in our CPPE series looking at the role of the pharmacy team in supporting older people. It will consider common health problems that affect older people and the healthcare settings that work to support them.

Objectives

After reading this module, you will:

  • Understand the different needs of older people
  • Know the different healthcare settings commonly used by older people
  • Identify the physical and behavioural challenges faced by older people.

About this module

This series is based on the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) distance learning programme on Older people and is designed to give pharmacy technicians an overview and better understanding of this area of practice. If you found this information useful, find out more at www.cppe.ac.uk.

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