Subject:
Health Studies (HLTH)
Catalog number:
610
Unit weight:
0.50
Meet type:
LEC
Cross-listing(s):
N/A
Requisites:
N/A
Description:
The various programs and services, particularly in the non-medical areas, will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on various programs which are available to the elderly residing in the community, such as home care and homemaking services, various outreach programs, including day hospitals, placement and coordination services, geriatric assessment services, vacation relief beds and foster home programs. The reasons for the changes which have taken place over time will also be investigated. In addition, the cost-effectiveness and methods how such cost-effectiveness can be evaluated will be outlined. As with HSG 703, students in this course will be expected to undertake some field work.
Topic titles:
N/A
Faculty:
Health (AHS)
Academic level:
GRD
Course ID:
001731
