Health Issues Geropsychology

Catalog description

This course focuses on the relationship between physical disease and psychological functioning within the older adult population. Students will learn about common health issues that occur in older adulthood and psychological interventions that may be utilized with individuals who present with these concerns. Students will also learn about health promotion and wellness within the older adult population. Students will consider ethical issues in geropsychology and health disparities experienced by diverse older adult populations. This course offers an interprofessional perspective through exposure to current literature, other health professions, and discussion about settings in which psychologists work with older adults. Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Clinical Psychology Psychology College of Health and Human Sciences School of Psychology