PSYC 2605

Given Canada is an aging society, there is a growing interest in the phenomenon of aging from a variety of perspectives. Students are introduced to gerontology through developmental lifespan study of the again process. Relevant concerns of the aged will be discussed and the student will enamine these themes as it relates to older adults of Cape Breton. Students are also given the opportunity to develop and understanding of the factors affecting the lives of older adults from a multidisciplinary perspective. The content examines: overview of population aging; theories and research in gerontology; aging from physical, psychological and sociology perspectives; normal and pathological changes as people age; health in later life; families and social support; caregiving; and issues concerning the end of life.