Health of the Aging Adult

Catalog description

This course will focus on the demographic, political, economic and biopsychosocial issues of aging adults from community-based services to home care, hospice, hospital and nursing home settings. The course will focus on the interventions that health providers can use to maximize safety, function and social stability in the community, deferring or delaying institutionalization. Specific topics include fall prevention, medication safety, telemedicine applications, HIV prevention, cognitive function, nutrition, quality of life and the quality of care.