Students will gain practical knowledge and understanding of the unique needs, opportunities, and challenges of an aging population in Canada and around the world. Both normative and non-normative age-related changes will be examined in the context of personal (physical, emotional, psychological, etc.) and social (education, income, housing, social networks, etc.) determinants of health. Policies and advocacy will also be critically analyzed and applied while conceptualizing future health and wellness opportunities in the field of aging. A pass/fail grade will be assigned upon completion of the course.
Students will gain practical knowledge and understanding of the unique needs, opportunities, and challenges of an aging population in Canada and around the world. Both normative and non-normative age-related changes will be examined in the context of personal (physical, emotional, psychological, etc.) and social (education, income, housing, social networks, etc.) determinants of health. Policies and advocacy will also be critically analyzed and applied while conceptualizing future health and wellness opportunities in the field of aging. A pass/fail grade will be assigned upon completion of the course.
