This course will examine the various ways the elderly are supported and cared for in Canada. Health care, long-term care, kinship, social policy, housing and transportation, leisure, and spirituality are topics that are covered as they relate to the elderly. As well, the course will familiarize students with possible careers in the field of applied Gerontology. (lec 3) cr 3. Students may not retain credit for both GERO 1017 and GERO 1015.
