THN 704 - Developmental Perspectives in Thanatology: Middle to Older Adulthood

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

Examination of the field of psychology of aging at the end of life through a biological, cognitive, and socio-emotional framework. Offers a basic knowledge of how psychological theory contributes to our understanding of the many facets of older adult development, specifically as it relates to issues of grief and loss in later adulthood. Topics include non-death losses due to changes in identity; transitions into retirement; bereavement overload due to death and non-death loss(es); and a special focus on loss of independence and anticipatory grief due to living or caring for those with dementia.