NURS 552 Understanding & Intervening in Common Mental Health Problems of Elders

Credits: 3
This course focuses on the major mental health issues faces by older adults and their family caregivers: dementia, delirium, depression. Other mental health issues that affect the older population are also covered including: substance abuse and issues at end-of-life. The theoretical and research base for mental health nursing interventions will be presented. Emphasis will be placed on helping nurses in research and advanced practice understand the specific dynamics of the older adult’s mental health concerns and develop interventions, programs, or research tailored to meet the needs of older individuals and their family members or caregivers across a variety of settings.

Graded: A-F
May be taken only once for credit
Also offered as: NURS 652