GERON 1020 - Demographic Changes and the Effect on Caregiving

Institution:

American River College

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Description:

Hours: 9 hours LEC This course examines issues surrounding the current "Age Wave" inrelationship to the historical views of the elderly, ageism, stereotypes and myths, and how these issues affect caregiving. The implications that an aging society has on health care delivery including acute, sub-acute, and community based services are discussed. Credit/No Credit only.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arc.losrios.edu/

Phone Number:

(916) 484-8011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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