Difference Between Ethics and Morals Training

Right at Home was happy to have gerontologist Erin Martin conduct a training at our office on March 29th to some of our care aides. The core objectives of the session focused on Ethics, recognizing the difference between morals and ethics as well as fundamentally deciphering “Right” versus “Wrong.” The 2-hour presentation was extremely well-received by the Right at Home care aides and continued our dedication to provide our aides with the level of training and knowledge that allow Right at Home to continue to provide the RightCare with the RightPeople.

Martin emphasized to the care aides that ethics is connected to character and while there are no prescribed rules per say, a code of ethics can be developed. In addition, Martin spoke about how aides need to avoid personal interest when working with older adults and workshopped different “ethical dilemmas” care aides may face during the course of their job.

Another topic of discussion was setting boundaries and creating a model of ethical decisions and the challenges that come with taking ethical action. By emphasizing the cost of inaction – personally, professionally, organizationally and societally – Martin helped trained care aides on just how far reaching their job can be beyond the basic scope of providing care.

Martin, a fierce and passionate gerontologist ad advocate, started working with older adults at the age of 15. A graduate of the University of Tulsa’s Collins College of Business, she also holds a masters in Gerontology from the University of Southern California. While attending USC, Martin led a team of advocates serving over 700 low income older adults in the southern California region. In 2017, Martin founded Conscious Aging Solutions to empower and educate older adults in navigating the Western health and social systems while offering organic and conscious approaches to aging successfully and powerfully. To learn more, visit www.consciousagingsolutions.com.