Health & Illness 2: The Older Client

3 cr · Undergraduate

This course provides students with knowledge of the age-related changes and illnesses experienced by older adults. It introduces students to health problems commonly occurring in this age group. Nursing strategies to encourage, maintain and enhance functional abilities and independence in older adults in the context of long term care are evaluated. Registration is normally restricted to students in Year 2 of the BN program. May not be held with NURS 2230 or NURS 2512.