GERO 41003 - (was 4310) Social Gerontology

Three credit hours.

Was GERO 4310. Explores the social aspects of aging – how do older adults affect society and how does society affect older adults? The interaction between older adults and society is examined along with many of our social institutions such as family, healthcare, government, and the economy. Also examined are the issues associated with our aging population and how those issues affect people of all ages. Several current controversies in our changing population structure will be discussed. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as GERO 51003 (was 5310).