Managing Long-Term Care Services for Aging Populations OpenCourseWare: Johns Hopkins University's Free Online Undergraduate Course on the Study of Long-Term Care

Published Dec 30, 2008

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Develop an understanding of the relationship between disease and aging in this free OpenCourseWare provided by Johns Hopkins University. 'Managing Long-Term Care Services for Aging Populations' discusses the level of care required for geriatric patients suffering from age-related diseases. Though this course has no specific prerequisites, it is meant for undergraduate students in their senior year of a public health major.

Managing Long Term Care Services for Aging Populations: Course Specifics

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Managing Long Term Care Services for Aging Populations: Course Description

Imagine spending time over a holiday with an older family member who is now having trouble taking care of themselves. In this course, learn about the different diseases that affect both the body and mind as a result of age, including common ailments like joint problems and deadly diseases, like Alzheimer's. Provided by Johns Hopkins University's School of Public Health in Baltimore, Maryland, this OpenCourseWare discusses the financial and social concerns related to the diseases facing an aging population. Students learn about the types of medical facilities that geriatric patients require, as well as the everyday assistance they may need. Paul Willging, Ph.D., a professor at Johns Hopkins University, teaches this OpenCourseWare about the aging populations and introduces students to the care they need, the importance of that care, how geriatric care impacts the health care profession and society at large.

Lectures, notes and study materials are available for free to download online. For more information on this free OpenCourseWare, visit the managing long term care services for aging populations course page.

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