PSYC 734 Aging and Mental Health

This course provides a broad overview of the major theories, research methods, empirical findings and aspects of clinical practice within the psychology of aging from the perspectives of various divisions of psychology (e.g. cognitive, developmental, personality, clinical, social, health). Students will learn to distinguish between normal aging and common causes of dementia; including Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy Body Dementia, Vascular Dementia, and Frontotemporal Dementia. Interventions with older adults in terms of counseling, family education, and consultation in the assisted living/skilled nursing facility environment will be discussed.