Physiology of Aging

Catalog description

Provides an understanding of the physiology of normal aging and how that differs at times to the pathophysiology of human disease. Presents the normal aging process and disease processes to determine between normal and pathologic presentation, in order to design and implement appropriate therapeutics. Describes modifications in practical areas that will enhance care of the geriatric patient. Topics may include cardiovascular, respiratory, neural systems, cognition, renal, endocrine, immunology, bone and special senses. Each class session ends in a discussion of the clinical implications as they relate to common practice or professions of choice.