GERO 319 - Assessment and Management of Alzheimer’s Disease

Credits: 3

This course focuses on assessment and management of Alzheimer’s disease from diagnosis until death. Assessment and strategies identify stage of progression and are the basis for planning effective management. Management is by stage, using retrogenesis theory, and includes interventions related to environment, behavior, interaction, and medication. The course is appropriate for both formal and informal care givers. Prerequisite(s): GERO 215 and BIOL 121 or consent of instructor.

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