Content includes theoretical and practical issues, as well as exposure to opportunities for service and employment. This course is open to majors and non-majors. A survey of physical and psychological aspects of aging from middle age through older age. Course emphasis will be on practical aspects of understanding both normal age-related physical change and diseases common in older adults. This course examines the role and function of case management in meeting the needs of older adults.
Content includes the elements of case management process, as well as ethical and legal issues.
The class is open to majors and non-majors and is cross listed with the Social Work Department. Explored are such issues as definitions of LTC, physiological conditions of LTC uses, the institutional setting, the sociopsychological context, and methods of evaluation and intervention. Course objective is to create efficient and humane living and working conditions in nursing homes. May be taken simultaneously with GEY 4327. This course will familiarize the student with the basic aspects of nursing home administration through the practical application of management theory and concepts.