Health Science GERO 201. Social, psychological, and physiological aspects of aging, with an emphasis on health promotion using an interdisciplinary approach. Demographic characteristics of the aging population. Concerns of caregivers explored and analyzed, existing and possible solutions examined, and areas needing further research identified. Survey of common concerns of the elderly across the health continuum.
Topics range from promoting wellness through an overview of the health care delivery system.
Social and public policy affecting the aging in the United States and the resulting available programs and services. Includes the political impact of elders on the policy-making and implementing processes. Planning and evaluating programs for the elderly in a variety of community and institutional settings. Needs assessment, resource identification, program design and evaluation. Supervised experiential learning in an organization that serves older adults.