Aging in American Society

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This course provides an overview of the processes of aging, with an emphasis on real world questions such as why the shift to an aging society matters, how we study aging, why people age in different ways, the diverse work and living conditions of people age 65 and older, and how formal and informal programs influence age-based challenges and opportunities. The course is applicable to one’s professional life, as everyone experiences aging and aging will affect every aspect of work and life (e.g., products, workers, services, family and social relationships). IC, IIC. PA-2A, PA-4A, SI-02, SI-05. CAS-C.