Investigate practices that promote healthy aging including nutrition, physical activity, prevention practices, and commonly prescribed medications for the older adult. Emphasis will focus on the "well" elderly population and practices identified to address current aging trends.
Pre-Requisites
There are no Pre-Requisites
Classes
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Healthy Aging (62145)
Online
Online
10/21/2024 - 12/16/2024
Days & Times:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM
Facility:
ONLINE
Instructor:
Kimberly McDonald
Tuition:
$482.60
Status:
Active
Seats Available:
20
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Communication of Aging
Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10544100
Develop effective communication strategies and supportive interview techniques that enhance rapport and relationships with aging populations. Apply ethical principles, standards and boundaries that acknowledge self-determination.
Online
Fall 2024
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Psychological Aspects of Aging
Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10544102
Recognize how experience and history affect the value and societal expectations of each generation. Understand diversity among older adults including, but not limited to, race; ethnicity; culture; sexual orientation; and physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities.
Offered Collegewide
Fall 2024
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Physical Aspects of Aging
Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10544104
Analyze normal and pathological changes occurring in the aging human body with special emphasis on age-related chronic diseases. Topics addressed include analysis of biological theories of aging, cultural/ ethnic influence on aging pathologies, and other factors impacting the aging process.
Offered Collegewide
Fall 2024
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Alzheimer's and Dementia
Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10544105
Examine the signs, symptoms and stages of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia and how these diseases affect physiology and brain function. This course focuses on the principles of communicating and providing care to individuals with memory loss and confusion while learning the best practices for dealing with behavior changes, challenges with the activities of daily living, and strategies to assist caregivers.
Offered Collegewide
Fall 2024
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Developing the Gerontology Professional
Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10544108
Examine the various roles of the aging services professional and the contexts in which they work. Apply relationship building, communication, ethical standards, self-care planning and practices, documentation, and other related skills to case studies and real life situations. Function as an interdisciplinary team member addressing the complex needs of aging adults. PREREQUISITES: 10520103 Ethics in Human Services and successful completion of 15 credits of 10-520-1XX OR 10-544-1XX coursework
Offered Collegewide
Fall 2024