The study of contemporary issues of aging and social implications of worldwide longer lifespan. Examination of theories of aging, including physiological, psychological, and functional changes and the influence of culture, race, and gender in the experience of aging. Through clinical reasoning, students will observe, assess, and complete therapeutic interventions to develop an effective holistic approach to geriatric practice in a variety of environments, ranging from community to institutional settings. Students will demonstrate the ability to provide holistic and humanistic elder care via service-learning project. 2 lecture weekly.
OTA 280: Eldercare
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