Gerontology
HEAL1-DC2678
Credit:
The Paul McGhee Division
As baby boomers advance into old age, the segment of the population over age 65 will increase dramatically. It is estimated that by 2010, there will be more than 70 million baby boomers adding to the existing population of individuals 65 years and older. However, the needs and differences of the baby boomer population will present great challenges and opportunities for health care providers. The primary sources for understanding this generation of older adults will require knowledge about the deteriorative changes during the adult period of life and how these changes can affect the individual's ability to survive. This course will include issues affecting the older adult: human aging as a global experience; theories of aging; physical and psychological aspects of aging; disease conditions associated with the aging process; environmental, economic, political, and sociological issues affecting older adults; ethical considerations, and end of life care needs (death and dying).
To register for this course you must be an admitted student in an NYU credit or degree program or have special student status.
Admitted NYU credit or degree students may visit NYUHome to register through ALBERT.
To apply to an NYU-SCPS credit or degree program, call (212) 998-7100.
