Human Services and Gerontology Programs
Professional Development Opportunities
Physiology of Aging
This workshop provides an overview of the normal physical and physiological changes that occur in an individual with increasing age. The impact of these changes on the day-to-day activities of the elderly are explored. This workshop presents strategies that can be used to assist the elderly in maintaining physical and mental well-being. Examples of physically active older individuals and their physical accomplishments are examined. (Certificate Core)
You will learn the impact of aging on the following systems:
- Endocrine and immune systems
- Renal/urinary system
- Respiratory and cardiovascular systems
- Vision and hearing
- Bones, joints, and muscle
- Skin, nails, hair and thermoregulation
Skills you will gain:
- Strategies for maintaining healthy living as we age
- Ways to modify environments to help maintain optimal functioning
- Assessments of risk and prevention strategies for falls
- Interventions and adaptations for healthy aging
Instructors: Judy Anderson, DNSc, RN, CCRN, associate professor of nursing, Viterbo University and staff nurse at Gundersen Lutheran. Jane Mrozek, MSN, RN, staff nurse at Gundersen Lutheran.
October 24-25,
2008
4-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday
UW-La Crosse Campus
$120; $100 Gerontology certificate participants
1.2 CEUs
Discounts on registrations are available for members of the Coulee Region LTC Workforce Coalition, senior citizens, and students. If you are a caregiver over the age of 60 or caring for someone over the age of 60, contact the La Crosse Aging Unit at 608.785.9710 for assistance with fees and respite services.
For more information: 608.785.6508 or langaard.kare@uwlax.edu
