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Unit 8

Chapter 11 - Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

 Elderly couple gazing at each other while dancing
  1. Learning Objectives
  2. Things To Do For This Unit
  3. Readings & Assignments
  4. Online Activities

Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter, students should be able to:

  1. Explain the P-E theories that describe adaptation to aging.
  2. Understand the impact of the natural and built environment on the older persons social functioning.
  3. Understand the influence of a population that is growing older on community, planning and housing.
  4. Recognize new options in long-term care for frail elders and services to help elders remain independent in the community.
  5. Describe new technology for community-dwelling elders.
  6. Explain the housing policy affecting older adults, including SRO housing and the homeless.

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Things To Do For This Unit

  1. Remember Part 1 of your vignette assignment is due.

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Readings & Assignments

  1. Text: Chapter 11 - Living Arrangements and Social Interactions
  2. Look over the summaries of the Chapters in the Final Review

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Online Activities

None

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E-mail your instructor: Lorie Eber, J.D.
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