NURSING 4106 - Healthy Aging

Institution:

Temple University

Subject:

Description:

This course focuses on promoting healthy aging in the context of the local community. Current theories on aging are examined from multiple perspectives including psychological, sociological, political, economic and cultural. Of particular interest are the effects of health disparities on healthy aging in vulnerable populations. The concepts of palliative care and end-of-life care are explored from the perspective of economically and socially at-risk elderly. A field work experience with older adults in a variety of settings including homeless shelters, federally funded nurse managed clinics, local senior citizen centers, hospice centers, and mental health clinics is an essential component.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

A grade of C or better in NURSING 3101, 3197, 3202, 3204, 3305 and 3389. Restricted to RN-BSN majors only

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Distance Education

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.TEMPLE.EDU

Phone Number:

(215) 204-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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