Focus on relationships between change in physical function, environment and quality of life. Theoretical perspective on aging, as well as the aging process in specific physiological systems. Designed for upper-division undergraduate students, and those with an interest in aging. Ruth Craven, professor and associate dean, educational outreach, nursing. Open to upper-division undergraduates, beginning graduate students, and those interested in gerontology.
Instructor is co-author of Choosing a Nursing Home .
Martha Richards, affiliate assistant professor, social work. This series addresses cutting-edge issues in gerontology. Topics advocacy, impact of public policies, careers in the field of gerontology, and long-term care design. Asuman Kiyak, director, Institute on Aging. This course focuses on issues affecting older persons and their families.