Geriatric Care Ethics: Understanding Autonomy, Capacity and Personal Bias
1–2 PM Eastern | 10–11 AM Pacific
Also available on demand Nov. 21–Jan. 18, 2026
Includes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit.
Continuing Education Credits:
- California Board of Registered Nursing
- California Professional Fiduciaries Bureau
- National Academy of Certified Care Managers
- National Commission for Health Education Credentialing
- National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
- New York State Education Department
- Society of Certified Senior Advisors
As the population of older adults continues to rise, it is essential for healthcare professionals to navigate the complex ethical landscape unique to their care.
This one-hour webinar offers a thoughtful exploration of key ethical principles—including autonomy, informed consent and mental capacity—to support a person-centered approach rooted in empathy, respect and dignity. Participants will learn how to identify and address personal biases that may influence care decisions and discover practical assessment tools that can be ethically integrated into their care environments.
Participants in this webinar will be able to:
- Define autonomy and the role of the healthcare provider in upholding patient autonomy.
- Explain the legal and ethical distinctions between a patient’s capacity and competence.
- Identify specific triggers that necessitate further investigation into a patient’s decision-making capacity.
Presenter:
Kelly YoungStone, MSN, RN, is a seasoned healthcare executive in the post-acute space. Her career-long nursing experience has focused on geriatric care, spanning hospital case management to private duty home-care services. She is passionate about educating professionals in geriatric care ethics to improve patient and client outcomes.
Accessibility:
Closed captions are available for live and on-demand courses within specific browsers. Click here to see how to access and turn on the browser setting. If you still need to request speech-to-text captioning during this event, please contact us at least 5 business days prior to the live webinar so we may accommodate your needs.