2025 Spring > GRAD > GERON GR > GERON GR 697
Special Topics in Aging Policy
Course #: GERON GR 697
Description:
This course provides an opportunity for presentation of current topics in aging policy that do not fall under the purview of any other course.
| Section | Class Number | Schedule/Time | Instructor | Location | |
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| 01 | 10777 | Th| 7:00 - 8:30 pm| - |
Splaine,Michael | On-Line LMS Chat Time | |
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Session:
Spec Prg1
Class Dates:
01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity:
15
Enrolled:
7
Status:
Open
Credits:
3/3
Class Notes:
Policy Foundations in Dementia Care Services.,,Course Description,National, state/regional and local governments are paying more attention to the problem of Alzheimer's disease and related dementia, frequently designating staff to facilitate dementia planning processes or implement programs. Forty-nine (49) states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico have dementia plans and 7 states are updating plans that are 5 years old. Iceland just became the 32nd nation with a national plan; the World Health Organization (WHO) has established a target of all nations having a plan or substantial Alzheimer's disease policy or program within a broader national policy frame such as a non-communicable disease plan in the next 5 years. Long-term services and supports providers and health systems are re-defining how they will or will not provide specialized services to persons with dementia. This course offers aging services professionals training in Alzheimer's disease/dementia care issues, information about effective policy approaches, and resources to mobilize activities that make sense at different levels. Students will be provided with the tools to identify a relevant, real-life dementia policy problem, formulate an achievable solution and present their solutions to decision-makers. The session will culminate in a mock presentation to a decisionmaker for critique and assessment for future action.
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
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| 01 | 10777 | Th| 7:00 - 8:30 pm| - |
Splaine,Michael | On-line course | |
|
Session:
Spec Prg1
Class Dates:
01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity:
15
Enrolled:
7
Status:
Open
Credits:
3/3
Class Notes:
Policy Foundations in Dementia Care Services.,,Course Description,National, state/regional and local governments are paying more attention to the problem of Alzheimer's disease and related dementia, frequently designating staff to facilitate dementia planning processes or implement programs. Forty-nine (49) states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico have dementia plans and 7 states are updating plans that are 5 years old. Iceland just became the 32nd nation with a national plan; the World Health Organization (WHO) has established a target of all nations having a plan or substantial Alzheimer's disease policy or program within a broader national policy frame such as a non-communicable disease plan in the next 5 years. Long-term services and supports providers and health systems are re-defining how they will or will not provide specialized services to persons with dementia. This course offers aging services professionals training in Alzheimer's disease/dementia care issues, information about effective policy approaches, and resources to mobilize activities that make sense at different levels. Students will be provided with the tools to identify a relevant, real-life dementia policy problem, formulate an achievable solution and present their solutions to decision-makers. The session will culminate in a mock presentation to a decisionmaker for critique and assessment for future action.
Pre Requisites:
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