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Social Perspectives on Aging for Long-Term Services & Support Providers

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
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We 7p.m. – 8:30p.m.
On-Line LMS Chat Time 3 $1725 (guest students)
Date
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Time
We 7p.m. – 8:30p.m.
Location
On-Line LMS Chat Time
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1725 (guest students)

Description

This course provides an in-depth look at the sociological aspects of aging from an applied perspective useful to administrators and managers. The course focuses on how social arrangements impact aging individuals and their families and how aging individuals impact society. We will also discuss emerging trends in the long-term care systems, such as technological advances, consumer directed care, aging in place, and alternatives to nursing home placement.

This course is closed for registration.

Course Details