MiraCosta College Spring Schedule to Include New Caregiving Course

MiraCosta College will offer a new credit class this spring, Caregiving: Techniques for Working with the Frail Elderly  (GERO 130).

 

This 3-unit course provides practical and theoretical information on age-related physical and cognitive changes and how to work with the elderly who are frail due to advanced age and/or chronic illness. It explores cultural diversity and its effect on caregiving, health consequences of caregiving, and available community resources. This course is specifically targeted for students interested in working in the field of aging or those who are caregivers for family members.

The population of those 85 years and older is the fastest growing demographic of the world’s population. With this increase, more family members and professionals than ever will be involved in the caregiving of the elderly. The Caregiving: Techniques for Working with the Frail Elderly course provides an important foundation for people choosing or finding themselves serving in a caregiving role.

 

This 3-unit course counts toward the associate degree in gerontology, and also satisfies the Plan A, G.E. Area F (Cultural Diversity). It is acceptable for elective credit at CSU, and there is no prerequisite. This is an online late-start course and begins January 28. Apply now at www.miracosta.edu.