Course Description
In this course, we will discuss aging and the special needs of the elderly. You will learn about the aging process and how to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities age in the healthiest way possible. Once you have completed this course, you will be able to:
- Define aging
- Identify the single most important factor in aging
- Identify physical changes that affect aging
- Identify the effect of aging on the senses
- Identify psychological changes that affect aging
- Identify the effect of aging on the body systems
- Differentiate Dementia form Alzheimer's Disease
- Identify the stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
- Define “Aging in Place”
- Identify ways to create a supportive environment
- Identify keys to aging well
- Describe what creates environmental safety
