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Spring 2014
Apr 24,2024 |
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| HS 235 - The Aging Mind: Understanding and Adapting to Change |
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All older persons experience normal changes in cognitive functioning as they age. Some older persons, as well as younger persons, experience pathological changes in cognitive functioning often associated with growing older. This course will address the common myths and fears related to cognitive aging, will provide current information about the capability of the brain to continue to learn and remember, will identify coping skills for successfully adapting to both normal and pathological changes in cognition, and will build skills for developing successful helping relationships with older persons. Instructional practices will include guest speakers, media presentations, role plays, case studies, reading assignments, and lectures.
3.000 Credit hours 30.000 TO 36.000 Lecture hours Syllabus Available Levels: Credit Schedule Types: Lecture Social Science Division Social Science Department Course Attributes: Tuition, Career and Technical Education |
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