Geriatric Assessment

Catalog description

This course provides an overview of the normal physiological changes in aging and their impact on functional health patterns. The focus will be assessing the changes that can impact wellness and the development of acute complications or the progression of chronic disease processes. Many physical, environmental, psychological and social events have significant effects on the daily functioning of older adults that differ from others in the community. This course will provide the knowledge and tools for assessing older adults in order to optimize their health, function and quality of life. Comprehensive geriatric assessments are completed by various members of an interdisciplinary team and so emphasis will be placed on the need to recognize these alterations in patterns and to address them by incorporating the expertise of all team members.