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May 03, 2024
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2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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HS 272 - Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
(REC 272 )
This course will address the major causes of cognitive impairment in the aging, affecting 6–10% of those over the age of 65, of which two-thirds have Alzheimer’s disease. Since increasing age is the greatest risk factor for dementia, this course will prepare those involved in the field of aging to better understand and manage the disease. This course is designed for formal healthcare professionals as well as direct caregivers.
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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