Older Adult (OAD)

OAD BHTH1  Brain Health 1 Introduction to Brain Training

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Lecture: 18-96   

Critical thinking and cognitive skills through understanding key structures and functions of the brain. Focus on maintaining and/or improving cognitive abilities through brain training.

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OAD BHTH2  Brain Health 2 Brain Health Topics

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Lecture: 18-96   

This course improves cognitive abilities by combining brain training with brain health topics/lectures to strengthen and improve brain function. Particular focus on how to live a brain healthy lifestyle.

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OAD ELL04  Lifelong Learning for Older Adults

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Lab: 12-144

Improve or maintain mental fitness of older adults through educational activities promoting critical thinking and cognitive skills.

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OAD FLIT  Financial Literacy in Retirement

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Lecture: 4-54   

Obtain knowledge and skills needed to successfully navigate and protect finances during retirement. Students will learn how to develop a well-rounded retirement budget that fits their individual needs. Primarily for the older adult.

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OAD FN  Food and Nutrition for the Older Adult

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Lecture: 8-54   

Examine nutritional cooking strategies for older adults seeking to improve their health and vitality. Basic nutrition principles, and how these principles apply to older adults. Students will review the unique nutritional needs and challenges of aging adults, and learn how to better meet their daily nutrient requirements. Participants will learn how to incorporate nutrient dense ingredients and cooking techniques to create meals that are tasty and nutritious. By the end of the course, students will gain an understanding of how proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices can help older adults increase their quality of life.

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OAD FNA03  Oil Painting

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Lecture: 4-130   

Principles of drawing, design, color, and composition for oil painting emphasizing creative skill development for the older adult population.

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OAD FNA04  Watercolor Painting

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Lecture: 4-130   

Principles of watercolor painting for the older adult population. Emphasis will be on creative expression to develop primary skills for watercolor as they relate to composition and technique.

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OAD FNA06  Ceramics for Older Adults

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Lecture: 4-54   

Designed to help older adults learn the basics of ceramics to improve physical and mental health. Through hands-on practice, instruction, and feedback, older adults will learn the fundamentals of wheel-throwing, hand-building, decorating and glazing ceramic projects. In addition to the technical skill building, older adults will also gain improved coordination and physical strength, greater mental clarity, improved concentration and focus, lowered stress levels, and a healthy outlet for creativity.

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OAD FNA32  Drawing-Beginning Through Advanced

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Lecture: 4-130   

Perceptual and technical skills of drawing. Includes dry and fluid media for the older adult population. Focus on single objects, still life, and landscape.

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OAD LS  Writing Your Life Story

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Lecture: 4-54   

This course is designed to help older adults write their life stories. Through a series of lectures, activities, and writing exercises, students will learn the necessary skills to construct and document their life stories. The course will cover topics such as timeline creation, memory recall, life purpose, and the importance of sharing stories. Primarily for the older adult.

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OAD MBH  Music and Brain Health

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Lecture: 12-54   

Examine the connections between music and brain health, while learning strategies for strengthening memory skills with music. Focus on improving cognitive functions through engaging musical exercises and interactive challenges. Students will express their knowledge by creating their own music and displaying their mastery of the material in a collaborative performance. Primarily for the older adult.

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OAD MOX01  Healthy Aging

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Lecture: 4-130   

Healthy aging, including diet, nutrition, disease prevention, and application of physical fitness principles to maintain health while aging.

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OAD MOX02  Healthy Aging - Principles of Slow Movement

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Lecture: 4-130   

Heathy aging, including diet, nutrition, disease prevention, and application of Tai Chi principles to maintain health while aging for the older adult population.

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OAD MOX04  Healthy Aging - Principles of Posture and Flexibility

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Lecture: 4-130   

Healthy aging, including diet, nutrition, disease prevention, and application of yoga principles to maintaining health while aging for the older adult population.

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OAD MOX06  Healthy Aging - Principles of Aquatic Resistance

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Lecture: 4-130   

Healthy aging, including diet, nutrition, disease prevention, and application of aquatic resistance principles to maintaining health while aging for the older adult population.

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OAD MOX08  Healthy Aging Principles of Self-defense

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Lecture: 4-80   

Practical self-defense techniques for older adults to maintain their independence and well-being. Participants will learn how to assess potential threats de-escalate situations, and defend themselves effectively.

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OAD MOX09  Healthy Aging - Principles of Progressive Resistance

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Lecture: 6-54   

Healthy aging, including diet, nutrition, disease prevention and application of progressive resistance training principles to maintain strength and prevent osteopenia while aging. Primarily for the older adult.

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OAD MOX11  Healthy Aging: Fall Prevention, Balance and Mobility

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Lecture: 4-130   

Risks and fears associated with falling for older adults. Includes setting realistic goals, minimizing environmental risks, and balance exercises.

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