Introduction to Social Gerontology
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What is the greatest number of immigrants over age 65 in our
community? How does this compare with a national trend? Document your research.
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Compare and contrast health care issues around the world with our
community. What are the needed services in our community? What are needed
worldwide services?
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Complete a research design and implement a survey of needed
resources for the increased immigrant elder population in our community. From
your findings, what are the resources most needed? How can they be provided?
What are the obstacles to receiving these services?
Assessment:
Rubrics
designed to reflect accuracy, clarity, and visual fluency. They follow an
initial model and then are student designed.
Consultation
with community representatives regarding the accuracy and usefulness of this
information.