Certificate in Healthy Aging

About This Course

As the population in the United States ages, there are many opportunities to learn how to work with seniors in multiple settings in a way that supports quality care and quality of life. Topics include nutrition and healthy aging, the healthy aging brain, physical activity and healthy aging, the role of intimacy and sexuality on healthy aging, keys to longevity in the centenarian population, and important behavioral and mental health issues in the aging adult.

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In this course, you will:

• Describe the relationship between nutrition and healthy aging
• Discuss the brain's ability to remain healthy by neuroplasticity, neurogenesis and a healthy lifestyle
• Identify the physical and psychological benefits of physical activity in healthy aging
• Examine the keys to longevity and the lessons learned from centenarians
• Describe the benefits of intimacy, sexuality, and the joy of healthy relationships for older adults
• Describe the factors related to behavioral and mental health promotion and wellness, culturally competent treatment, strategies, therapies, and services directed at improving the mental health of the older adult