Spring 2019 - GERO 810 G100

Community-based Housing, Health and Support Services for Older Adults (4)

Class Number: 6990

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Mon, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

This course presents an in-depth examination of theory, research and policy related to planning, designing, developing and managing housing for independent and semi-independent older adults.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course presents an in-depth examination of theory, research and policy related to housing and support services for older adults with different abilities and levels of independence. Seminar topics will include: theories in environment and aging, subjective (e.g., meaning of home and psychological well-beng, place attachment) and objective aspects (e.g. universal/inclusive design, visitability) of home environments for older adults; health and housing connection; aging in place with health/support services; continuum of care and range of housing alternatives, community and active aging, housing as a setting for home health care; factors mediating housing/living arrangement preferences and choices; innovative housing and serices and neighbourhood design, health and active living. Students are expected to come to class prepared to participate in critical discussions based on the assigned readings.

Grading

  • Attendance and critical contribution 15%
  • Student seminar for research paper 20%
  • Research paper 35%
  • Take home exam 30%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

We will be using the Leganto Course Reserve Program for this course. Your course readings will be listed/accessible through that program. Complete reading reference list will be shared in the course syllabus on the first day of class.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS