Dementia and Aging
General
Prefix
GERO
Course Number
425
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Health and Wellness Professions
Description
The nature, causes and treatment of dementia in later life, including concerns for family, caregiving and community practice.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Identify the range of illnesses causing dementia, their symptoms and their currently known causes and treatments.
Outcome
Identify potential conditions that may mimic symptoms of dementia, but are not caused by a dementia producing illness.
Outcome
Demonstrate an understanding of the processes for diagnosing dementia, as well as the medical, ethical, and social challenges associated with diagnosis.
Outcome
Locate, critically evaluate and assimilate new information regarding dementia (e.g., causes, treatments) as it becomes available.
Outcome
Identify and utilize information and strategies for working with persons with dementia and their families (e.g., communication skills, behavioral approaches, information referral, care alternatives, ethical and legal concerns.
Dependencies
Programs
GERO425
is a
completion requirement
for: