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Health & Physical Changes in Aging

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Tu 9:30a.m. – 12:15p.m.
W03-0125 Gerontology Classroom 3 $2557 (guest students)
Date
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Time
Tu 9:30a.m. – 12:15p.m.
Location
W03-0125 Gerontology Classroom
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2557 (guest students)

Description

Those who provide and manage services for the elderly, or are involved in public policy and research concerning the elderly, need knowledge about the physical process of aging. This course describes the physiological changes that accompany the aging process and relates these to social and economic factors that influence health status. Discussion topics include issues of prevention, health promotion and health maintenance, and selected disorders that affect health and independent living.

This course is closed for registration.

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