Health and Aging
Overview
Subject area
GERO
Catalog Number
103
Course Title
Health and Aging
Department(s)
Description
The course will focus on the physical changes that occur with age and discuss the health care alternatives that the aging may require It will also explore other health topics but not be limited to chronic diseases, medication use, exercise, sexuality, elder abuse, long term care and death, dying and grief as they affect the older adult. It will equip future professionals in the field of aging with the knowledge that will provide skills in the service field.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
036294