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2025 Spring > GRAD > GERON GR > GERON GR 622

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

Course #: GERON GR 622

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.

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 10655 W|
7:00 - 8:30 pm| -
Vidler,Lynn Catherine On-Line LMS Chat Time
Session: Spec Prg1
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
01 10655 W|
7:00 - 8:30 pm| -
Vidler,Lynn Catherine On-line course
Session: Spec Prg1
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: