A Certified Senior Advisor is a professional who has completed a rigorous course of instruction regarding the concerns facing seniors. This course is taught by nationally recognized experts and covers issues such as social work, law, medicine, gerontology, geriatrics and financial planning.
Once the course is completed, a comprehensive exam is administered to give the professional an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of the issues. Once the CSA exam is passed, the candidate becomes a member of the Society of Certified Senior Advisors.
What does a CSA need to know?
CSA’s have a basic understanding of the following topics:
- Principles of Aging / Social Aspects of Aging / Trends in Aging
- Social Security & Taxes
- Financial & Estate Planning / Tax Planning
- Care giving
- Health, Nutrition & Fitness
- Alzheimer’s & Dementia
- Chronic Illnesses in Seniors
- Medicare Planning
- Ethics & Seniors
- Senior Housing & Assisted Living
- Long-Term Care
- Grief & Loss / Funeral Planning
- Advance Directives
- Spirituality & Community Resources
