Retirement Community Administration Diploma: Social Gerontology

What Will You Learn?

• After completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:
• Analyze key theories and concepts in social gerontology and their relevance to retirement home settings, focusing on how aging impacts residents’ social, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Evaluate the impact of social, economic, and political factors on the quality of life for older adults in retirement homes, addressing issues like healthcare access, social policies, and financial stability.
• Create community engagement strategies that foster social inclusion and provide meaningful support for residents, ensuring a sense of belonging within the retirement home environment.
• Apply research methods to explore social challenges specific to retirement home residents, including mental health, mobility, and social isolation, with a focus on improving service delivery.
• Develop advocacy plans that address the rights and needs of retirement home residents, promoting policies that support autonomy, dignity, and resident-centered care.
• Assess the role of family, friends, and social networks in enhancing residents' social integration and overall quality of life, considering how family dynamics and community involvement influence care in retirement homes.