Aging, Disability, and Long-Term Care
Co-Directors:
Philip Sloane, M.D., PhD.
Sheryl Zimmerman, PhD.
The rapid growth of the nation's older population has brought about an increasing awareness of the special health service needs of older adults. There are significant demands on the families, lay persons and professionals who deliver health services to this population. The program emphasizes factors that affect functional status and promote self-care, independent living and quality of life among older adults. In addition, the program embraces a concern for the extent, quality and availability of long-term care services for persons of any age and for programs that address the special needs of the disabled.
