Psychological Aspects of Aging

Catalog description

This online course provides students with a multi-disciplinary view of the psychological aspects of aging. The course provides simulated and real-life experiences that will help students understand changes associated to normal aging, environmental factors, psychopathology, communication disorders and cognitive aging. Students will discuss topics such as retirement, sexuality, life -styles, depression, Among others. Special attention will be paid to death and its impact on families. Through synchronic and asynchrony lectures, group discussions, and virtual case study analysis students will understand the many aspects of aging presented in the context of our Puerto Rican setting. At the end of the course, students will be able to address biosocial issues from a psychological perspective to strengths older adults’ capacities.