2017-2018 Brenau University Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2018 Brenau University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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GT 260 - Community Resources for Older Adults

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This course introduces students to the diverse array of programs, services,and institutions involved in serving older adults in the United States. It focuses specifically on typical concerns and needs of various segments of older adults and types of programs and services commonly used to address those needs.Attention is given to programming and funding approaches for each type of service.  Upon completion of the course, students are able to identify services and programs appropriate to each segment and to describe how such programs are developed at the community level. Students are also able to describe the continuum of care required for effective serving needs of older adults and to identify and discuss emerging issues and needs related to community-based and institutional long-term care for elders.



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