FAM 653 - Adulthood and Aging in the Family System

3 hrs.

A special fee is charged for this course. (See SPECIAL FEES AND EXPENSES in this Bulletin.)
It takes a lifetime to prepare for old age. Students will explore the concept of finishing well based on focused preparation and successful adaptation to aging. Students will gain knowledge and skills necessary for effectively coping with multiple losses associated with aging and optimization of the aging process. Emphasis will be on skills and concepts needed for family professionals to enhance relationships in families with aging members and to identify available resources.