the realcare geriatric simulator: an unforgettable lesson in patient care

The RealCare™ Geriatric Simulator

An unforgettable lesson in patient care

Career opportunities in Geriatrics and Gerontology are growing!

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that6 of the 18 fastest-growing occupations relate

to health occupations:

Personal care aides Registered nurses Home health aids Nursing assistants Medical assistants Licensed practical

and vocational nurses

Of the 10 skills needed for working in a nursing home, most involve direct patient care

For successful careers, these professionals need: Academic

knowledge Technical skills Geriatric

sensitivity

The RealCare Geriatric Simulator can help

By enabling users to personally experience age-

related physical changes, the Geriatric Simulator provides valuable geriatric sensitivity

training.

The Geriatric Simulator enables users to experience many common physical conditions of aging:

The Geriatric Simulator enables users to experience many common physical conditions of aging:

• Visual impairment

The Geriatric Simulator enables users to experience many common physical conditions of aging:

• Visual impairment• Restricted range of motion

and decreased mobility

The Geriatric Simulator enables users to experience many common physical conditions of aging:

• Visual impairment• Restricted range of motion

and decreased mobility• Stooped posture

The Geriatric Simulator enables users to experience many common physical conditions of aging:

• Visual impairment• Restricted range of motion

and decreased mobility• Stooped posture• Joint stiffness, loss of strength

and fatigue

The Geriatric Simulator enables users to experience many common physical conditions of aging:

• Visual impairment• Restricted range of motion

and decreased mobility• Stooped posture• Joint stiffness, loss of strength

and fatigue• Change in body image

and decreased sense of balance

The Geriatric Simulator enables users to experience many common physical conditions of aging:

• Visual impairment• Restricted range of motion

and decreased mobility• Stooped posture• Joint stiffness, loss of strength

and fatigue• Change in body image

and decreased sense of balance• Confusion

Studies show that these experiencesare effective ways to promote

empathy and understanding toward the elderly

of participants were able to empathize with life in old age “very well” after participating in an

age simulation suit experience*

of participants better understood the physical conditions of aging after participating in an age

simulation suit experience*

83%

95%

*Julius-Maximilian University of Wurzburg (n.d.) Effectiveness of age simulation. Retrieved

from http://www.age-simulation-suit.com/effectiveness.html.

These experiences are only partof the RealCare Geriatric Simulator.

These experiences are only partof the RealCare Geriatric Simulator.

This sensitivity suit also includes standards-based curriculum that features pre- and post-

assessments, slide presentations, activities and answer keys.

Lesson topics include:

Lesson topics include:

Geriatrics and Gerontology Career Exploration

Lesson topics include:

Geriatrics and Gerontology Career Exploration

Visual Impairment

Lesson topics include:

Geriatrics and Gerontology Career Exploration

Visual ImpairmentDeclining Mobility Due to Aging

Lesson topics include:

Geriatrics and Gerontology Career Exploration

Visual ImpairmentDeclining Mobility Due to Aging Impact of Aging on Bones and Joints

Lesson topics include:

Geriatrics and Gerontology Career Exploration

Visual ImpairmentDeclining Mobility Due to Aging Impact of Aging on Bones and JointsHearing Loss

Lesson topics include:

Geriatrics and Gerontology Career Exploration

Visual ImpairmentDeclining Mobility Due to Aging Impact of Aging on Bones and JointsHearing Loss Cognitive Changes with Aging

Lesson topics include:

Geriatrics and Gerontology Career Exploration

Visual ImpairmentDeclining Mobility Due to Aging Impact of Aging on Bones and JointsHearing Loss Cognitive Changes with Aging The Geriatric Experience

Lesson topics include:

Geriatrics and Gerontology Career Exploration

Visual ImpairmentDeclining Mobility Due to Aging Impact of Aging on Bones and JointsHearing Loss Cognitive Changes with Aging The Geriatric Experience Amazing Aging

These lessons and experiences combine to givenursing and health occupations students

a patient care experience that willhelp them succeed in careers

For a limited time, you can save $100 on the RealCare Geriatric Simulator*

Request a live demonstrationor personalized quote today

*Coupon good on multiple units, one coupon per unit. No other discounts apply. Offer expires August 31, 2016.