Extended Education

Older Adult Development and Long Life (PDAL 0192)

This course will focus on the developmental lifespan of older adults. Relevant concerns will be discussed with the goal to develop an understanding of the factors affecting the lives of older adults from a multidisciplinary perspective. The course will cover topics such as physiological changes, psychological considerations (cognitive stages, sensory processes, adaptation and coping, memory) and sociological perspectives (health, well-being and long life).

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    Course length

    12 contact hours

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    Format

    Online

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    Course fees

    $621 for the entire 3-course program
    Pricing subject to change without notice

Course details

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • discuss the predominant psychological, social and biological theories of aging and its effects on basic processes
  • examine the developmental concepts that interact with aging
  • describe biological, psychological and social changes that occur with advancing age
  • examine the implications of aging for individuals, institutions, and societies
  • discuss the interaction between older people and the rest of society
  • interpret how various age-related processes influence learning in older adults
  • integrate theories, concepts and ideas discussed in the course with your personal experiences and observations

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Extended Education
185 Extended Education Complex
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

extended@umanitoba.ca
204-474-8800
Toll free: 1-888-216-7011