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Dimensions Of Health And The Older Adult –
hcs433
(3 credits)
This course examines the basic principles and concepts of the aging process; including the physical, social, emotional, and mental components of health. Benefits of health promotion and preventive action for the aging are also explored.
This undergraduate-level course is 5
weeks.
To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.
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The Physical Aging Process
- Explain the impact of sensory changes
- Identify the functional changes that occur as you age
- Describe the physiological changes that occur in the aging process
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Current Trends in Aging
- Discuss the theories of aging
- Examine the concept of Ageism
- Identify the impact of current health care statistics
- Describe the demographics of our current aging population
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Psychosocial Aging
- Identify the aspects of cognitive functioning and possible impairments in the older adult
- Give examples of resources available to address the psychosocial aspects of aging
- Describe the changing social roles of older adults
- Recognize the emotional aspects related to aging
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Planning for the Aging Population
- Examine innovative technologies that can support and retain aging independence
- Identify changes needed to support a booming aging population
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Health Promotion and Preventative Action
- Specify various wellness programs applicable to the older adult
- Describe the stages of care within the health care continuum
- Explore the prevalence of high-risk behaviors
- List the leading chronic diseases seen in the current older adult population
- The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
- While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
- Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.
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