The institutions and processes of education will be analyzed to determine their relationships and value to persons who are now old and those who are aging. This course is intended for students in gerontology and in other fields who are interested in a humanistic approach to understanding significant issues which affect the lives of older people. This course introduces the student to the field of recreation for the aging in nursing homes and community-based recreation programs. A portion of the course involves students visiting recreation sites. The goal of this courses is to survey the mental health needs of older adults.
Consideration is given to identifying both positive mental health and pathological conditions.
Treatment interventions effective with older adults and their families are also discussed. An explanation of some practical experiences and developments in Europe, Asia and Africa will be examined. Includes introduction to American legal system, and emphasis on underlying legal concepts and issues of special importance to older persons. The study of psychological, sociological and physiological factors that influence the health of the aging, with particular emphasis given to biological changes that have implications for disease and health disorders. This course is designed to familiarize the student with the identification and symptomology, basic assessment and intervention strategies associated with disorders of communication affecting older adults and geriatric patients.