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Module 4

EC105 Death and Dying

"The first business of life is to stay alive. Even at its most resourceful and most fortunate, though, life does not succeed indefinitely in its first business of staying alive."

Thanatology, the study of life, with death left in - is a most enlightening project for people at any age. This course leads us to a better understanding of our relationship with death, by exploring our thoughts and feelings, our anxiety and denial and the many choices and decisions that are ours to make concerning the end of our lives. This study of death and dying will give us a more mature attitude towards death and allow us to effectively help those who have reached this point in their journey.

EC106 Grief and Bereavement

This course explores our responses to the experience of bereavement, the sorrow and anxiety of grief and the task of moving on with life. It challenges us to look frankly at the meaning of funeral and memorialization processes, to face the issues surrounding suicide, homicide and genocide and to analyze the controversies surrounding euthanasia and reincarnation. It explores the current theoretical perspectives on grief and helps us find ways to assist others to cope with their death encounters.

EC107 Taking Care of the Caregiver

The quality of the care we give to those in need depends in part on our own attitude towards life. The last course in the program is a simple and practical guide that shows us how to be happy now, no matter what our circumstances or problems. It will help to alleviate the stress associated with care giving by changing our perspectives and restoring joy to our daily lives.

Module 3

EC103 Physiological Concerns of Aging

This course helps the student gain an understanding of cancer, its causes, diagnoses and standard therapies and also explores alternative and complementary therapies. The emotional and physical toll of a cancer diagnosis is recognized and discussed. Emphasis is on informing both the patient and the caregiver, so that the patient can be supported and allowed to become an active participant in his care and treatment. The course also addresses Parkinson's and offers useful advice for those living with the disease.

EC104 Effective Communication with the Elderly

Communication is an essential part of living a happy and fulfilled life. Elderly people are often isolated socially because of physical disabilities or because they live in a nursing home with few social interactions. Part One of this course identifies the elements essential to good communication and offers practical techniques as well as new methods for enhancing communication with aged clients. The subject of elder abuse is addressed and advice on recognizing and stopping this problem is presented.

Part Two of this course assesses the realities of caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease. It describes how to make the care you give more effective and rewarding and highlights the symptoms and traits to look for at each stage of the disease. It offers methods of treatment and support and ways to manage your stress as a caregiver. In this course, you will gain valuable insight into Alzheimer's and learn how to recognize its effect on the behaviour of the person affected. You will learn effective coping methods that will assist you in meeting the demands of caring for a person with Alzheimer's.

Module 2

EC101 Perspectives on Aging

There are many steps we can take to ensure a rewarding retirement, health in later life and a dignified death.

PART ONE

This course focuses on exploring in detail the emotional, social, physical and spiritual factors related to aging.

Based on the Study of Adult Development at Harvard University, this course offers significant, reliable data that tells us what successful aging is and how it can be achieved.

PART TWO

Here we present a new paradigm which suggests that the aging process, as we know it, can be slowed and even reversed.

This course will open your mind and challenge your concept of aging. It will enhance the quality and length of your life and change, forever, your perception of aging.

EC102 Chronic Pain Management Naturally

Chronic pain is a difficult challenge. It has many patterns and causes, but one thing that is always present is suffering.

The journey to relief starts with self-responsibility and knowledge. This course discusses the causes and patterns of chronic pain, the places, people and clinics to consult and the wide spectrum of treatment choices one has. It also provides information on diet, physical conditioning, social support and stress while guiding you to an understanding of the complex and technical aspects of this difficult branch of health care. Commonly used drugs and the nutritional loss they cause will be reviewed as well as practical advice on how to maintain nutritional health while on drug therapy.

Module 1

NN101 Fundamentals of Nutrition

The Fundamentals of Nutrition course offers a comprehensive overview of the field of nutrition, leading to a study and understanding of the link between nutrition and preventive medicine. The course explains the role of macronutrients, vitamins and minerals, and the importance of water in the diet. It describes how certain dietary habits undermine our health and provides suggestions for overcoming these habits. It looks at the effect of pollution on our health and the health of our planet

NN102 Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomy and Physiology gives a general overview of the eleven body systems, explaining the structure and shape of the body and its parts as well as the relationship of each to the others. This course covers the physiological processes by which the eleven systems operation

NN104 Preventive Nutrition

The prevention of degenerative diseases is becoming a major objective for many people. Preventive Nutrition explains how specific diets can retard or reverse the major ailments of our time, including: arthritis, arteriosclerosis, cataracts, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, senility and ulcers. Students will understand the damage of free radicals and the benefits of antioxidants. This course focuses on digestion and elimination.

Graduates of the CSNN Natural Nutrition Program will be granted Advanced Standing for Module 1 at no charge.