Schedule
Sat-Sun, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (9/16/2017 - 9/17/2017) Location: CHARL HOOD 1314
Sat-Sun, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (9/30/2017 - 10/1/2017) Location: CHARL HOOD 1314
Description
Students explore the biology, psychology and sociology of aging, with an emphasis on how these issues manifest in clinical settings. Students will explore the biology of aging, including ?normal aging,? common physical changes, medical conditions, and related functional impairment. Psychosocial issues will also be addressed, including multigenerational family dynamics, aspects of adult development (e.g. generativity, successful aging), and common late-life stressors (e.g. financial strain, bereavement, housing changes). This course will also explore sociocultural trends in aging such as cohort differences between generations, multicultural concerns, ageism and discrimination. Students will also obtain an overview of public health policy, advocacy and case management, as they relate to counseling work with older adults. Includes the fundamental occupational tasks of assessment, case presentation, case collaboration, team membership and client interaction.