BIO-8533 Issues in Aging
A gerontology course designed to introduce the student to the study of aging, its impact on individuals, families and society, and what factors have driven the creation of health policy related to older persons. A wide variety of aging topics will be explored, including the prevention and management of chronic conditions; demography; biology; epidemiology of diseases; physical and mental disorders; functional capacity and disability; health services; health policies; social aspects of aging, and ethical issues in the care of older individuals as well as hospice and palliative care.