Physical Aging

This course emphasizes health promotion in relation to the physiological aspects of aging. The functional consequences theory, which looks at how normal age-related changes and risk factors intersect to impact functioning in older adults, forms the framework for the course. Assessment of various aspects of the older adult's functioning in relation to normal aging and secondary aging due to chronic disease will be covered. Interventions for maximizing function and promoting health in the elderly will be presented. (Note: This will also count in the nursing major as one of the options for the advanced human biological science elective.)