BSC 770 - Psychosocial Issues in Health And Aging

Institution:

University of Kentucky

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Description:

This course will focus on psychosocial issues related to the physical health and functioning of older adults. Topic areas include: theories of aging; age-appropriate research designs; age-related cognitive personality, social and family changes which influence physical health; health behavior and education of older adults; and selected chronic conditions, e.g. Alzheimer's disease, arthritis, depression, diabetes and stroke.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.uky.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 257-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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