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Understanding Psychological Processes in Older Adults

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
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TBA
On-Line LMS Chat Time 3 $1725 (guest students)
Date
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Time
TBA
Location
On-Line LMS Chat Time
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1725 (guest students)

Description

This course focuses on psychological processes in the second half of life. Administrators and managers will benefit from a foundation in the psychological issues that accompany the aging process. The course addresses both normal aging and psychopathology. The course analyzes normal age-related psychological changes, common psychopathologies, dementia, and the psychodynamics of caregiving for older adults. The policy implications of psychological changes in later life are presented with attention to the delivery of effective and efficient interventions.

This course is closed for registration.

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