HLTHAGE 2D03 - Continuum of Care

3 unit(s)

The course will critically examine the continuum of care options for older adults needing support and services in later life. Some of the topics addressed include quality of life and quality of care issues, challenges involved in care integration across the continuum, environmental design, human diversity and long term care needs, formal and informal support, as well as policy and funding issues.
Lectures, discussion/tutorials (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in any Health, Aging and Society program
Antirequisite(s): GERONTOL 3L03, HLTHAGE 4E03