HLTHAGE 3D03 - Perspectives on Disability, Chronic Illness and Aging

3 unit(s)

Designed to provide a critical examination of the interdisciplinary aspects of disability, chronic illness and aging and to gain deeper insights into the complex nature of living with a disability and/or chronic illness. Issues and challenges related to definitions, concepts, models, research, policy, program and practice implications will be discussed.
Lectures and discussion (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): One of HLTHAGE 1AA3 or 1ZZ3 (HEALTHST 1A03) or HLTHAGE 1BB3 (GERONTOL 1A03) and Registration in Level III or above
Antirequisite(s): GERONTOL 4J03, HEALTHST 3D03