GERO 360 Cognitive and Physical Changes in Aging

Survey of normal and pathological cognitive and physical changes occurring from middle age through older age. Emphasis will be on basic age-related changes and their implications for behavior and quality of life in older age. Topics include biological processes, theories of aging, bodily changes associated with aging and related medical terminology. Also covers lifestyle and environmental factors affecting aging and ways of promoting health and preventing disease.
Credits: 4
Satisfactory Grading: Eligible for the Satisfactory/No Credit grade mode.

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