GRG 605 Issues in Long Term Care (LTC) and Living Alternatives for the Older Person (4505) (3 credits)

This course provides a critical examination of contemporary operational and social policy issues related to health care and living alternatives for the well, near frail and frail older population including nursing homes, independent living communities, assisted living homes, home care provider services and experimental housing alternatives. Challenges associated with LTC management including regulatory issues, financial costs, staff burnout, etc. will discussed and ways of dealing with these challenges explored.