Graduate Geriatric Assessment Cluster

This course presents an overview of assessment, instruments, and techniques, related to measuring problems, needs, strengths, and changes of older adults.

This course focuses on specific mental health needs of older adults and training in basic interactive helping skills. Group work and individual counseling methods are discussed.

This course includes an overview of mental health disorders faced by older adults with intense focus on Dementia, Depression, and Alzheimer's disease. Symptoms, assessment, treatment, and coping methods are discussed.