Psychology Of Older Adults (Certificate Of Completion)

What you'll learn
The primary goal of this course is to establish a foundation of knowledge concerning the latter portion of human life.
We will explore core concepts including advanced aging;
Financial matters of the older adult;
Interpersonal relationships including sex as an older adult.
Requirements
There are no requirements or prerequisites for taking this course.
Description
The growth of the population age 65 and up is projected to be faster than that of any other segment of the population in all world regions. Gerontology is the study of the aged and aging processes.Using the concept of continuing maturation throughout the lifespan, this course focuses on the latter portion of human development, to include biosocial development, cognitive development, and psychosocial development. We will review the following: cultural influences on behavior; the reason why older adults work; the many changes in motivation and memory of the older adult; caring for older adults; sexuality of older adults; retirement options; the difference between nursing homes and hospice care; religious and ethnic funerals; the psychology of dying and bereavement, and the psycho-social aspects of growing older. We will also review psychological perspectives on aging.Course Objectives: The primary goal of this course is to establish a foundation of knowledge concerning the latter portion of human life.Upon leaving this course, students should be able to:Recognize the concept of continuing maturation throughout the lifespan.Explain key stages in adulthood using the major models of psychology.Identify cultural differences that may contribute to certain adult behaviors.Recognize basic symptoms of disorders of aging.Identify coping strategies of dying and bereavement.Explain psycho-social aspect of growing older.
Overview
Section 1: Introduction
Lecture 1 Introduction
Lecture 2 Intro to Psychology of Older Adults
Section 2: Understanding Behavior - Research, Influences & the Thinking Process
Lecture 3 Research Methods in Psychology
Lecture 4 Understanding Behavior ~ Perspectives in Psychology
Lecture 5 Cultural Influences on Human Behavior
Lecture 6 Thinking & Language Development
Section 3: Working Older Adults
Lecture 7 Why Older Adults Work
Lecture 8 Personality Disorders - Some with Symptoms Involving Work Ethics Behaviors
Section 4: Disorders of Aging & Caring for Older Adults
Lecture 9 Disorders of Aging & Cognition
Lecture 10 Caring for Older Adults
Section 5: Sex & The Older Adult
Lecture 11 Sex & The Older Adult
Lecture 12 Sexual Disorders & Dysfunctions
Lecture 13 Sex Therapy Steps 1-9
Section 6: Dealing with Death & Dying
Lecture 14 Cultural Rituals in Funerals
Lecture 15 Grief Stages Before & After Death
Section 7: Conflict Management & Mediation
Lecture 16 Reconciliation and Forgiveness in Relationships
Lecture 17 Mediation & Third-Party Intervention
Section 8: Final Course Exam & Certificate of Completion
Lecture 18 End of Course Thank You!
Anyone interested in learning more about the circumstances of older adults and the latter portion of life. Great for caregivers and/or aides, human service workers, and adults with elderly parents.


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