SOCY 6134 - Family Caregiving Across the Lifespan: Theory, Practice, and Policy

Theories explaining the formation and functioning of American families with an emphasis on the impact of the aging of society. Examines the current demographic trends and expectations of multigenerational families, with a focus on family caregiving. Addresses family care across the lifespan as a lifelong developmental construct, and examines evidence-based approaches to practice, education, research, and policy. Students examine a broad spectrum of care situations (from developmental disability to chronic illness, dementia care, and end of life) that necessitate family caregiving throughout the lifespan and discuss responses to these challenges by both caregiving families and caregiving systems.

Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed Course(s): GRNT 6134 and SOWK 6134

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