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NCU Catalog - April 2018 
    
NCU Catalog - April 2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PSY-8331 - Aging, Families, and Elder Care

Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12

In this course, students will examine the gamut of helping services known as elder care. These services include basic assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), to rehabilitation care, aging in place, familial caregiving, long-term care and hospice. This course focuses on the concepts, theories and strategies related to the care of older adults. Common concerns related to elder care needs will be discussed including the emotional strains families may face. A key component of the course will be identification of caregiver strategies, including support groups, respite care and other community resources.



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