Emphasis will be placed on the promotion of good mental health and optimum development. A multidisciplinary overview of the biological, psychological and sociological aspects of the aging process. 2.0 Units An overview of nutrition and its role in health for older adults. Specifically targeted for students interested in working in the field of aging as an aide in adult day care, assisted living, residential care facilities, homemaker agencies or as caregivers for family members. Provides indepth practical information on how to work with elderly who are frail due to advanced age.
Emphasis is on residents' rights, complaint investigation, problem resolution and regulations.
Also offers an overview of the elder care network and the resources available to the elderly and their families. Provides basic information for healthful living, stressing positive health behavior and personal responsibility. Emphasis on healthy changes that occur during the aging process, ways of coping with these changes and preventative measures to maximize good health. Students will become aware of the special social, emotional, physical and economic concerns of the elderly and explore various ways of providing support and counseling.