Course Description

The aging process begins when a person is born and it continues until death. At the beginning of our lives, the aging process brings about rapid changes. These changes eventually plateau for a while before we begin a gradual decline to death. Once you have completed this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the aging process
• Identify the physical changes that occur with aging
• Recognize the effects of aging on the senses
• Break down the psychological changes that are caused by aging
• Identify how aging affects the body systems
• Differentiate dementia from Alzheimer's disease
• Describe the stages of Alzheimer's disease
• Summarize the keys to aging well