Gerontology and Aging Care Courses
Back to subjects list- GERO 1100 Intro to Gerontology
- GERO 1200 Biology of Aging
- GERO 1230 Healthy Aging
- GERO 1250 Dementia and Alzheimers
- GERO 1300 Death and Dying
- GERO 1305 Psychosocial Aspects of Aging
Dementia and Alzheimers
This course will focus on dementia care, communication, and treatment issues for individuals with Alzheimer¿s, memory loss, and other dementias. We will examine the important issue of co-morbidities with an emphasis on strategies to assist caregivers in dealing with the challenges of daily living with dementia. Students are expected to participate in a four-hour in-person aging simulation (Second Wind Dreams Virtual Dementia Tour®) Prerequisites: None Co-requisites: None
Credit Breakdown
| Credit Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 3.00 |
| Lab | 0 |
| On the job training | n/a |
| Total Credits | 3.00 |