National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly (NICE) announced today that their online course, Institute for Life Course & Aging is now available for health care professionals to audit:
Current Research Topics in Aging and the Life Course, AGE2500H Health and Aging will be offered in May & June 2009 to students in our Collaborative Program. The online format allows us to open up the course to health care professionals in the field who may be interested in auditing the course.
This course is offered by the Institute for Life Course and Aging at the University of Toronto.
Syllabus Statement
This course examines the interface between health and aging. It examines a range of issues that affect the health of older adults. The focus of this course is on the development of a multidimensional understanding of the factors that affect older adults as they age.
Course Description
A widespread view of aging in Canadian society is one of dependency, disability and decline. However, older adults are living longer, healthier lives. How can health be maximized in old age? What public policies are required to support healthy aging? What are the determinants of health of the aging population? How do social and cultural factors affect the health of older adults? What strategies are available to promote and enhance a healthy aging population? These are examples of questions that this course will address.
Auditors are welcome to participate in online discussions, but will not do assignments or receive a grade. If you would like to receive certification of attending the course, there is an audit charge of $500. If you are interested please contact:
Susan Murphy susan.murphy@utoronto.ca 416 978-7037
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