Gerontology and Aging Care Courses
Back to subjects list- GERO 1100 Intro to Gerontology
- GERO 1200 Biology of Aging
- GERO 1230 Healthy Aging
- GERO 1250 Dementia and Alzheimers
- GERO 1300 Death and Dying
- GERO 1305 Psychosocial Aspects of Aging
Dementia and Alzheimers
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. Prerequisites: None Co-requisites: None
Credit Breakdown
Credit Type | Count |
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Lecture | 3.00 |
Lab | 0 |
On the job training | n/a |
Total Credits | 3.00 |