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Health Care Services for the Elderly
This course outlines the interface of gerontolgy--the study of human aging, and elder care services--the caring for this population. It will review care provided to seniors within a variety of institutional settings, as well as outpatient and home care services. The course provides a comprehensive overview of programs, policies and services, and examines the issues, challenges and dilemmas of confronting the provision of health care services to the elderly.