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Campus | Bryn Mawr |
Semester | Fall 2019 |
Registration ID | SOWKB556002 |
Course Title | Caring for an Aging America |
Credit | 1.00 |
Department | Health Studies |
Instructor | Morrow,Nancy A. |
Times and Days | T 11:00am-01:20pm
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Additional Course Info | Class Number: 2607 The course broadly explores the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging into middle and late adulthood for individual, families, communities, and society at large. This is accomplished through exploration of a.) the psychological and social developmental challenges of adulthood, b.) the core biological changes that accompany this stage of life, c.) research methodology for inquiry into aging, d.) the demands and impact on care givers and families, e.) psychopathology common in older adults, f.) social welfare policies and programs designed to ameliorate stress and promote well-being among older adults, and g.) the political, social, and academic discourse around the concept of aging successfully in the 21st century. Throughout the course, the experience of aging, and the ways in which this experience differs by race, ethnicity, gender, class, culture, and sexual orientation are considered. This course builds on theory, knowledge, and skills of social work with older adults introduced in Foundation Practice and Human Behavior in the Social Environment I and III. This course is relevant to the clinical, management, and policy concentrations, in that it focuses on the concepts, theories, and policies central to effective assessment and intervention with older adults. Enrollment limited to 5 advanced undergraduates. Students may only miss 3 classes. |
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