Healthy Adult Aging
Course Information
In this course, students will examine the physiological, psychological, social and spiritual changes that affect aging adults, with the aim to prepare individuals working in retirement community facilities to support the provision of ethical, responsible care that enables residents to live well. Topics will include the caregiving landscape in Canada, and physiological and psychological changes, both typical and atypical, that affect aging adults, including common health problems and cognitive illnesses. Additional topics will inculde spirituality, mental health, life planning, changing requirements for physical activity, and wellness and health promotion measures.
Intake F25 SEM
Start Date Sep 09 / 2025
End Date Dec 16 / 2025
Prerequisite(s):
CL-LTRM700
Computer Software Requirements:
n/a
Chats:
No
Group Work:
No
Registering college code:
DU-GER1080
Host college code:
CL-LTRM705
How to register
You can register in-person, on-line, or by phone. When registering for a course, it is not necessary to include the 2 digit college code prefix (e.g. ENL001– not DU-ENL001). For details visit https://durhamcollege.ca/academic-schools/centre-for-professional-and-part-time-learning/registration-and-admission/how-to-register-2
Contact
Centre for Professional and Part-time Learning
Email : ppl@durhamcollege.ca
2000 Simcoe Street NorthOshawa, ON
L1H 7L7
Phone : (905) 721-3052