Medical-Hospital-Health Careers Model

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Health Science and Medical Technology

Unit Originally Created By: coleen petersen

Geriatrics

Part of Course: Medical-Hospital-Health Careers Model

Unit Overview / Details

This unit examines the life stage of individual's in their 70s, 80s, and 90s. This age group uses health services frequently, it is important for health care workers to understand the physical, psychological and social effects of aging in order to meet the special needs of the elderly population.

Instructional Hours

Classroom
3 Hours
Community Classroom
3 Hours

Content / Concepts

  • Facts and Myths of aging
  • Developmental milestones
  • Nutritional and exercise needs
  • Common disorders and diseases

Standards

Lessons in this Unit

  • Myths on Aging

    Stereotypes exist for all age groups. Teenagers are often subjected to negative generalizations, likewise people often misunderstand the normal variations of the aging process and many myths concerning the elderly exist.