This course will introduce students to the process of aging as it affects the human body and mind. Atypical presentations of common acute and chronic diseases present in older polulations will be addressed as well as challenges of management with concomitant disease states. Polypharmacy in older adults, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, patient compliance issues, palliative, and end-of-life care will be discussed. Prerequisites: PAS-506, PAS-512, PAS-509. [ 2 credits ]
PAS-530: Clinical Specialty-Geriatrics
Department
Academic Level
Graduate
Instructional Method
Lecture 100% in Person