Offered in partnership with the Canadian Initiative for Elder Planning Studies (CIEPS)

Module 1- Aging and Health Issues

1. Situation Critical - Our Popluation is Aging
2. Principles, Progression & Effect of Aging
3. Understanding Chronic Conditions
4. Dementia & Our Aging Society
5. Nutrition & Fitness

Module 2 - Social & Psychological Issues

1. Long Term Care Issues
2. Housing Options
3. Caregiving in Canada
4. End-of-Life Planning Issues
5. Funeral Planning
6. Bereavement - Grief and the Healing Process

Module 3 - Financial Issues

1. Social Security & Medicare Programs
2. Financial Planning Basics
3. Retirement Income Basics
4. Legacy Planning
5. Travelling or Moving Abroad
6. Income Tax Planning

Module 4 - Communication & Other Timely Issues
1. The Social Aspects of Aging
2. Communicating with the 50+ Ages
3. Marketing to Our Aging Society
4. Elder Fraud, Abuse & Ethics
5. Putting it all into Prospective

Students will be shipped the material and be expected to complete assignments on their own.