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
