Description
This course examines all of the major dementia prominent in our society, specifically Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Multi-Infract Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, Picks Disease, Binswanger Disease, Depression, Delirium, Anoxia, and Chronic Organic Brain Syndrome. Caregiving strategies and resources available to patient, caregiver, and family are discussed. The historical and societal factors giving rise to the prevalence of dementia are also discussed.
Prerequisite: GRN 101.