Healthy Aging

Course CodeBPS225
Fee CodeS2
Duration (approx)100 hours
QualificationTo obtain formal documentation the optional exam(s) must be completed which will incur an additional fee of $36. Alternatively, a letter of completion may be requested.
  • The Aging Process
    • Introduction the Aging Process
    • Biological Definition of Death
    • Approaches to Resilient Aging
    • Gender Disparities in Aging
    • Physical Changes & Development
    • Cognitive Changes & Development
    • Personal Changes & Development
    • Social Changes & Development
  • Monitoring Health
    • Introduction
    • Health Events and Specialists
    • Control of the Heart and Lungs During Exercise
    • Blood Pressure
    • Blood Disorders
    • Weight and Obesity
    • The Use of Diuretics
    • Over Counter Medicines & Prescription Drugs
  • Adapting to a Different Mindset
    • Psychological Wellbeing
    • Adjusting to Growing Older
    • Loss Aversion
    • Bridge’s Transition Model of Change
    • Habit and the Brain
    • Grief and Aging
    • Types of Grief
  • Managing Diet
    • Introduction to Healthy Eating
    • Food Pyramids
    • Food Plates
    • Frequency of Eating
    • Healthy Digestion
    • Developing Routines for Optimal Digestion and Nutritional Health
    • Deterioration in Digestive Health and Elimination Systems
  • Managing Physical Wellbeing
    • Physical Changes
    • Heart Disease
    • Respiratory Disease
    • Ways to Optimise Health
  • Psychological and Social Wellbeing
    • Introduction to Psychological and Social Wellbeing
    • Difficulties Differ
    • Dementia
    • The Effect of Dementia
    • Social Support
    • Benefits of Lifelong Learning
  • Therapies
    • Introduction
    • Medication
    • Alternative Therapies
    • Psychotherapy and Counselling
    • Creative, Eco- and Pet Assistance Therapies
  • Interventions
    • Healthcare and Medical Interventions
    • Pain Related Interventions
    • Health Literacy
    • End of Life Care (Palliative Care)
    • Preparing for Approaching Death
  • Making Activity and Environmental Adjustments
    • Sleep
    • Anxiety
    • Stress
    • Changing the Environment
    • Course Conclusion




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