Caring for the Aging

Catalog description

In order to understand how to care for the aging it is essential to recognize how biological, social, economic, and historical factors influence the aging process, including the numerous controversies surrounding these issues. Therefore this course will provide students with an overview of our aging population and society’s role in this stage of development. Students will examine many of the controversial issues surrounding the care of older people and will be encouraged to engage in discussions and writing assignments that allow them to critique the ideas, theories, and processes from the assigned readings.