Wednesdays, October 13 - November 17, 2010, 4:30-6PM
McDaniel College
2 College Hill
Westminster, MD 21157
Academic Hall Room 205
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Registration Form (PDF)

The Gerontology Specialist program is designed specifically for individuals who do not have a high school diploma/equivalent. These individuals should be caring for older adults, employed by an establishment frequented by older adults, or have a desire to learn more about our aging society.

Fee
$85 including $10 non-refundable fee

Description
Through a series of six 90 minute seminars (total completion time 9 hours), participants will gain professional and personal knowledge regarding the process of aging from a bio-psycho-social perspective.

Objectives
The program is aimed at:
*reducing staff turnover;
*improving attitudes toward the older population;
*improving employee morale and compassion toward elders;
*improving communication between service-related employees and older adults;
*improving understanding of the physical, cognitive and emotional challenges of aging.

Gerontology Specialist Program
Fall 2010 Schedule, Six Wednesdays (4:30pm-6pm)
October 13     Introduction to Gerontology
October 20     Public Policy
October 27     Nutrition and Exercise
November 3    Communication
November 10  Physical and Mental Health
November 17  Mobility & Managing Difficult Behavior

Presenters
Alva “Buzz” Baker, M.D. is the Director of the Center for the Study of Aging and an adjunct professor at McDaniel College.

Diane Martin, Ph.D. is the Academic Director of the Center for the Study of Aging and a visiting Assistant Professor of Gerontology at McDaniel College.

Credits
No college credit will be earned nor can this program be transferred to any program of study at McDaniel College.

Please register early as space is limited.
Presented by The Center for the Study of Aging at McDaniel College