Who should take this course?

Michigan Adult Foster Care (AFC) owners, administrators, and direct care staff who support elderly residents and need CEUs focused on understanding and meeting the physical needs of the elderly.

You will learn why awareness of physical needs matters, common physical needs of the elderly, the importance of nurse consults, how to identify and address dehydration and malnutrition, and how to support residents living with chronic conditions in AFC settings.

How many Michigan Adult Foster Care CEUs does this course provide?

This course is designed as an 8-hour training that provides 8 CEUs for Michigan Adult Foster Care staff, helping meet annual continuing education requirements.

Do I receive a certificate?

Yes. Upon successful completion, you receive a downloadable certificate you can place in personnel and licensing compliance files for your Michigan Adult Foster Care home.

Understanding the Physical Needs of the Elderly

Build confidence in caring for elderly residents in Michigan Adult Foster Care homes. Learn how mobility, hygiene, nutrition, hydration, and chronic condition management all impact safety, dignity, and quality of life in group living environments.

Why Physical Needs Awareness Matters

Explore why close attention to physical needs is essential in Adult Foster Care, including how early recognition of changes can prevent falls, hospitalizations, and decline.

Mobility, Hygiene & Chronic Conditions

Review common physical challenges in the elderly, from limited mobility and hygiene needs to chronic conditions that impact function, comfort, and participation in daily life.

Dehydration & Malnutrition Risks

Learn why dehydration and malnutrition are such large concerns among the elderly, how to recognize the warning signs, and practical strategies to support better hydration and nutrition.

Working With Nurses & Health Professionals

Understand the value of nurse consults and other health professionals in developing care plans, monitoring health changes, and supporting staff in meeting residents’ physical needs.

What You’ll Gain

8 CEUs approved for Michigan Adult Foster Care continuing education requirements.
Clear understanding of the most common physical needs of elderly residents in group living.
Tools to recognize dehydration, malnutrition, and early warning signs of physical decline.
Practical approaches to working with nurses and other clinicians around physical care needs.
A stronger foundation for care plans that protect safety, dignity, and comfort for older adults.

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This Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU supports your ongoing compliance and strengthens the day-to-day practices that keep elderly residents safer, more comfortable, and better supported across all shifts.

California RCFE: The Physical Needs of the Elderly - 8 Hours

Course curriculum

Chapter 1: General Information

Chapter 2 - Why Physical Needs Awareness Matters

Chapter 3 - Let's Talk About Physical Needs

Chapter 4 - The Review