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Aging & Society introduces you to gerontology in a compassionate way that helps you understand seniors and know how to work with them. This course combines sound academics with an empathetic view of the lives of older people. Our Aging & Society Course will help students understand the complex issues of social gerontology and aging by using a life course perspective that views aging as an unfolding and dynamic process. We will combine a conceptual/theoretical and practical focus that will enable students both to understand the aging process and to make connections between social definitions of age and their own present and future lives.
Prerequisite(s): None
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Recall the characteristics of today’s population aged 65 and older
- Define concepts and theories to understand the aging process
- Differentiate between the major theories of biological aging and patterns of illnesses in later life
- Recognize how family variations and relationships support social functioning
- Identify the effects of current technological and medical breakthroughs for older people
Aging & Society Module 1
The Growth of Social Gerontology
- The Field of Gerontology
- How is Aging Defined?
- Person-Environment Perspective
- Growth of the Older Population
- Population Trends
- Longevity in Health or Disease
- Global Trends in Aging
- Older Adults’ Roles in Traditional Societies
Aging & Society Module 2
Social Consequences of Physical Aging
- Biological Theories on Aging
- Can Aging Be Reversed or Delayed?
- Research on Physiological Changes with Age
- Changes in Sensory Functions
- Implications for the Future
Aging & Society Module 3
Managing Chronic Diseases and Cognitive Changes
- Defining Health
- Acute and Chronic Diseases
- Heart Disease
- Arthritis and Osteoporosis
- Medication Use and Misuse
- Intelligence and Aging
- Process of Learning and Memory
- Recall and Recognition
- Enhancing Cognitive Abilities in Old Age
- Wisdom and Creativity
Aging & Society Module 4
Mental Health and Intimacy
- Stage Theories of Personality
- Trait Theories of Personality
- Self-Concept and Self-Esteem
- Successful Aging
- Mental Disorders Among Older Persons
- Use of Mental Health Services
- Attitudes and Beliefs About Sexuality in Later Life
- Women and Men Physiological Changes
Aging & Society Module 5
Social Theories of Aging
- Social Gerontological Theory Before 1961
- The First Transformation of Theory
- Disengagement Theory
- Gerotranscendence Theory
- Continuity Theory
- Alternative Theoretical Perspectives
- The Second Transformation of Theory
Aging & Society Module 6
Social Supports and Informal Caregiving
- Older People Living Alone
- Childless Older Adults
- Sibling Relationships
- Intergenerational Relationships
- Who Are Informal Caregivers?
- Trends Affecting Caregiving
- The Costs of Informal Care
- Supportive Services for Family Caregivers
- Elder Mistreatment
Aging & Society Module 7
Social Interactions and Technology
- Person-Environment Theories of Aging
- Rural, Urban, and Suburban Areas
- Relocation
- Housing Patterns of Older People
- Planned Housing
- Technology and Older Adults
- Smart Homes
- Lifelong Learning and Distance Education
- Health Information and Self-Monitoring
- Brain Games
Aging & Society Module 8
Productive Aging
- What is Productive Aging?
- Retirement
- Employment Status
- Sources of Income and Economic Status
- Patterns and Functions of Nonpaid Roles and Activities
- Civic Engagement
- Volunteerism
- Political Participation
Aging & Society Module 9
Death, Dying, Bereavement
- The Changing Context of Dying
- The Dying Process
- End-of-Life Care
- The Right to Die
- Bereavement, Grief, and Mourning Rituals
- Widowhood
- Perspectives on Race, Ethnicity, and Culture
- Resilience of Elders of Color
Aging & Society Module 10
Social Policies to Address Social Problems
- Rationale for a Focus on Older Women’s Needs
- Older Women’s Economic Status
- Older Women’s Health and Social Status
- The Aging Body
- Factors Affecting the Development of Public Policies
- Social Security and Supplemental Security Income
- Federally Funded Social Services
Aging & Society Module 11
Health and Long-Term Care
- Health Care Costs in the United States
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Benefits of the Affordable Care Act for Older Adults
- Long-Term Care Services
- The Federal Commission on Long-Term Care
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
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Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player
