10-544-205 GERO: Alzheimer's and Dementia
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10-544-201 GERO: INTRO TO GERONTOLOGY ...a general overview of the eld of aging. Topics include
demographic, biological, psychological, and social aspects of the aging process.
10-544-203 GERO: HEALTHY AGING ...overview of practices to promote healthy aging. This course will
address nutrition, physical activity and prevention practices as well as an overview of medications
commonly prescribed for the older adult. Emphasis will focus around the "well" elderly population and
practices identi ed to address current aging trends.
10-544-206 GERO: DEATH AND DYING ...study of losses across the lifespan associated with death and
dying. Societal and personal views of death, dying, and bereavement and recommendations for healthy
transitions in coping with loss will be explored.
10-544-205 GERO: ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA DISEASE ...study of Alzheimer's disease and other
forms of dementia. Students will differentiate between stages of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. By
analyzing normal brain processes and how these diseases affect brain function, students gain insight
on best practices in responding to the needs of this population and their caregivers and loved ones.
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