Offered: Spring 2021
Details
- 3 Credit Hours
- Limited to 15 participants
Description of Course
GERO 498. Seminar in Gerontological Studies. 3 Units.
Major themes in gerontology. Seminar members choose a problem area, explore the relevant literature from a multi-disciplinary perspective, and develop a research project using knowledge gained through community observation and library exploration.
GERO 498 is required for the UCAH post baccalaureate Certificate in Gerontology; in addition students can take this as an elective course for their major without enrolling in Certificate in Gerontology Program.
Course Registration
CWRU Students: Register through SIS
Non-degree Students: Contact Christine Borkan, FPB Registrar, at cxb487@case.edu or 216.368.2183
| Module Date | Content Focuse | |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | January | Overview of the UCAH and Course. General Introduction and review of learning objectives. |
| Week 2 | January | Functioning in Older Age (Debunking Myths) |
| Week 3 | February | Aging in Place |
| Week 4 | February | Psychosocial Theories Caregivers |
| Week 5 | February | Oral Health in Older Adults |
| Week 6 | February | Healthcare Quality and Safety |
| Week 7 | March | Policy making an Older Adults |
| Week 8 | March | Spring Break |
| Week 9 | March | Aging and Geriatric Mental Health: • Depression, delirium, dementia • Cognition |
| Week 10 | March | Health Disparities and Chronic Illness: Focus - Hypertension in Older Adults |
| Week 11 | April | Program for All Inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE) |
| Week 12 | April | |
| Week 13 | April | |
| Week 14 | April | Student Presentations |
| Week 15 | April | Student Presentation Discussion of The Mature Mind by Cohen |