· Discuss the two groups of aging theories.

· Identify key findings from longitudinal studies on aging.

· Describe the common physical changes of aging.

· Recognize the attitudes that contribute to successful aging.

· Differentiate physical changes due to normal aging versus chronic conditions.

· Compare and contrast acute and chronic illness.

· Distinguish between disease and illness.

· Discuss the various effects of chronic illnesses on older adults.

· Describe traditional and nontraditional methods of managing pain.

· Identify common chronic illnesses among older adults and examples of symptoms and treatments.

· Recognize the cognitive functions most affected by normal aging.

· Contrast the cognitive changes of normal aging with dementia.

· Tell what people can do to maintain cognitive health.

· Explain what mild cognitive impairment is.

· Discuss causes and symptoms of eversible and irreversible dementias.

· Identify the stages of Alzheimer’s and guidelines for each.

· Describe ways to manage the behavioral symptoms of dementia.

· Describe how older adults are resilient.

· Tell why older adults might have unmet mental health needs.

· Identify the major mental disorders that might affect older adults.

· Explain how mental health is assessed.

· Discuss mental health treatments and settings.

· Compare and contrast the symptoms of depression, dementia and grief.

· Discuss contemporary views of grieving.

· Identify the key health and social factors that influence healthy aging.

· Describe the health and social consequences of poor lifestyle choices.

· Discuss strategies that promote healthy aging.

· Tell how to prevent injuries from falls and driving accidents.

· Describe new and traditional forms of creativity and their lifetime benefits.