NURS 4500 - Gerontology

Hours: 2
This course focuses on reinforcement and expansion of content about older adults throughout the curriculum. It explores health and health deviations in older people. Students consider their own and societal attitudes toward aging, and how these influence the health care that older adults receive. Consideration of successful aging across a continuum that promotes an appreciation of how aging has changed through history and how aging is valued across cultures is included. Ethical/legal issues that pose threats to the autonomy of older adults are discussed.
Prerequisites: Upper Division Status

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NURS 4500 - Gerontology