10-544-101 Social Gerontology

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Keywords

gerontology , geriatrics , social gerontology , ageism , life course , cohort effects , theories of aging , demography of aging , demographics , life span , life expectancy , social policy , legislation , entitlement programs , biological aging , psychological aging , support systems , relationships , work , retirement , health , poverty , economics , frail elderly , diversity , politics

Project

Authors

Jennifer Ellis

Date Submitted

12/27/16

Material Type

Collection

Secondary Material Type

Institution

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

Industry Partner

License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 4

Additional Public Access

Abstract

Explore aging in respect to social roles and processes.  Topics include history of aging, demographics, family relationships, social supports, economics, retirement, loss, poverty, and politics of aging. 

Industry (NAISC)

Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

Occupation (SOC)

Healthcare Support Occupations (31-0000)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Associate Degree

Educational Level

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization