HEDÂ 0010. Health and Aging
Units: 3
Hours: 54 lecture
Basic principles and concepts of the aging process; includes the physical, social, emotional, and mental components of health. Benefits of health promotion and preventive action for the aging are also explored. (CSU)
HED 0010 - Health and Aging
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Hours: 54 lecture Description: Basic principles and concepts of the aging process; includes the physical, social, emotional, and mental components of health. Benefits of health promotion and preventive action for the aging are also explored. (CSU) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Discuss the impact of health promotion and preventative action for aging populations. Analyze the health status and aging process of populations in the U.S. by race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation and discuss the role of health determinants. Summarize the recommendations for nutrition and exercise programming for older adults. Discuss mental health issues in aging populations and the preventative and therapeutic options. Course Content Outline I. Living in an Aging Society A. The cost of aging 1. Health care, long term care and retirement costs B. When does a person become old? 1. Gender and cultural differences on how we age 2. Societal and different cultural attitudes towards the elderly II. Staying Healthy Longer A. Keeping your cardiovascular system young B. Prevention and detection 1. Screenings a. Colonoscopy, mammograms, bone density scans, self-exams for skin cancer, breast and testicular/prostate cancers b. Blood and urine screenings for cholesterol and glucose C. Avoiding illness through lifestyle changes 1. Not smoking, avoiding weight gain in the middle and recognizing and treating conditions like elevated cholesterol and high blood pressure 2. Keeping up with immunizations III. Successfully Aging; Social and Psychological Factors A. Support systems; find your network 1. Religious, social, family and career support B. Maintaining a zest for life 1. Attitude is everything; being optimistic and positive 2. Be a lifelong learner 3. Volunteerism IV. Physical Activity: It's Never too Late A. Strength training, cardiovascular training and flexibility B. The effects of exercise on older Americans C. How to design, execute and maintain a safe workout program D. Arthritis and mobility issues V. Nutrition and Obesity A. Understanding the nutritional requirements for older Americans B. Why older Americans are not getting proper nutrition C. Obesity and weight management issues for the elderly VI. The Aging Brain A. Memory issues B. Alzheimer's and dementia VII. Women and Men at Midlife A. Perimenopause and menopause 1. Hormone Replacement Therapy 2. Alternatives to HRT 3. Osteoporosis B. Male Hormone changes 1. Prostate gland health VIII. Sexuality and Aging A. Factors that enhance a long sexually active life B. Sex and longevity C. Erectile dysfunction and male health D. Diminished female sexual drive issues E. Trends in sexually transmitted diseases of the mature population IX. Diseases and Conditions A. Age and heart disease; understanding the heart 1. Heart disease screening and treatment options 2. Stroke detection and treatment 3. The importance of controlling hypertension B. Cancer/Diabetes and other diseases 1. Survey those cancers that strike during midlife and later 2. Diabetes detection and type II onset prevention/treatment 3. MS, Parkinson's, Lupus and chronic diseases C. Diseases of the eye and vision/hearing losses 1. Hearing devices 2. Driving abilities, requirements and challenges D. Substance and Alcohol Misuse; Medication Prescription Abuse 1. Common medicines prescribed and side effects 2. Prescription medicine misuse 3. Addiction issues of prescription medication and illegal substances 4. Alcohol abuse and how it affects the aging body a. Metabolism b. Fatty liver and alcohol hepatitis/cirrhosis 5. Depression and anti-depressants X. Preparing for medical crises and the end of life A. Advance directives, living will, five wishes and DNR order B. Long term care; cost and desires C. Emotional and psychological responses to dying D. Practicalities of death; funeral arrangements and requests E. Grief's effects on health Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Compare and contrast the cost of living in several different types of senior facilities. 2. Explain the role of culture and society in how the elderly are viewed and taken care of during the latter stages of life. 3. Chart the appropriate health screenings after age 35 as they correlate to gender, age and disease prevention. 4. Discuss the lifestyle factors that enable aging Americans to live a fulfilling life related to their physical, social, emotional, mental and sexual health. 5. Discuss the specific nutrition and exercise program guidelines for aging Americans with consideration for potential challenges to mobility or arthritis. 6. Define Alzheimer's disease and explain the hardships of this disease on the lead caretaker. 7. Compare and contrast the issues that men and women have during midlife when there is a reduction or change of hormones. 8. Outline the various symptoms, tests, treatments, and necessary behavior changes that are associated with major diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer 9. Summarize the issues regarding abuse of prescription medicines and the role of the physician. 10. Outline effects that grief has on a person's health and how to mitigate the effects. Methods of Evaluation Essay Examinations Objective Examinations Projects Reading Assignments 1. Read two different articles that emphasize health issues for seniors from newspapers, magazines or journals and compare the main points of the articles and be prepared to discuss in class. 2. Read about the side effects of three different medications for the same health issue that are prescribed for aging Americans. Rank the medicines from best to worst by their side effects and be prepared to discuss in class. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Present five interview questions for a fifty year old woman that is trying to improve her strength, lose weight and deter osteoporosis. She belongs to a health club. Her physician is asking her to strength train 60 minutes a week and do something cardiovascular most days of the week for thirty minutes. Construct the program after interviewing her using that specific information. Keep in mind gender, age and physician's request. 2. Write a three page paper on a disease that has affected someone in your family that is over the age of 50. In the paper discuss the disease in terms of prevention, symptoms/detection, tests, treatment and future outlook for your family member. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) 1. Interview someone whom you think has aged well. Design the interview to show some of the lifestyle behaviors that have contributed to a healthy life. Include in your interview a question that identifies something they would change if they knew what they know now about their health. An example would be wearing sunscreen when they golfed during their earlier years. The interview should include a minimum of eight questions. Please comment on their responses and if this might have any impact on how you view your life presently. Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
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