HLTH 466
Health and the Aging Process
Public Health
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Public health strategies to promote health and functional independence in the context of the inevitable consequence of aging.
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Preventative Lifestyle Behaviors
Learning Outcome
Promote healthy lifestyle behaviors that help prevent premature aging, promote the health of the elderly, and contribute to the extension of the prime of life.
Title
Aging Physiology and Experimental Approaches
Learning Outcome
Understand the physiological aspects of aging and the experimental approaches used in studying the aging process.
Title
End-of-Life Decisions and Planning
Learning Outcome
Understand decision-making related to end-of-life planning.
Title
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Among the Aging
Learning Outcome
Relate knowledge about the organic and infectious diseases, common disorders, and disabilities prevalent among the elderly to disease prevention and health promotion among the aged.
Title
Normal Aging Processes
Learning Outcome
Understand the physiological aspects of the normal aging process.
Title
Aging Pathology
Learning Outcome
Understand aging as a pathological process and the factors in both the external and internal milieu, this may contribute to premature aging.
Title
Health Programs and Services for the Aged
Learning Outcome
Identify and distinguish the federal, state, and community health programs and services for the aged, including medical care, hospitalization, extended care, rehabilitation, and health maintenance.
Title
Gerontology Research
Learning Outcome
Become exposed to professional literature pertaining to the biological, medical, and health aspects of aging including the use of clinical preventive services as noted by gerontology researchers.
