Introduction to Gerontology.

Catalog description

This course provides students with a broad overview of the field of gerontology and discuss the characteristics of older adults, the sociology of aging, theories of aging, stereotypes, and ageism, physiological and psychological changes of aging, and alternative healthcare methods that may benefit older adults. It explores a variety of perspectives on aging, including the social aspects of aging: family relationships, health, economics, retirement, widowhood, and care of the frail elderly.