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Georgian College: GERO1016 Introduction to Gerontological Studies
This course outlines issues and methods in the field and introduces the contribution of various disciplines to an understanding of the aging process.
St. Lawrence College: DEVE 2 – Aging and Developmental Services
The aim of this course is to familiarize students with some of the issues affecting elderly people in general and those with developmental disabilities in particular. Areas discussed include physical and health concerns, mental health concerns, and psycho-social concerns. As well, students will develop basic knowledge and skills for assisting older adults with therapeutic and diversional activities to meet their diverse leisure needs.
Canadian Colleges And Universities With Programs On Aging/Developmental Disabilities
McGill Centre for Studies in Aging
Site includes access to the McGill Centre Journal on Aging
Mount Saint Vincent University
Nova Scotia Centre on Aging – The Centre has a mandate of research, continuing education and community consultation in age-related issues and its work has received national attention.
University of Western Ontario – The Developmental Disabilities Division (DDD)
A variety of aging resources and sites available on this page.
Institute for Human Development, Life Course and Aging – University of Toronto
Continuing Education in Aging and Health at McMaster University
The Gerontology Research Centre at Simon Fraser University
Centre on Aging at the University of Manitoba
Quebec Network for Research on Aging
Internet Resources from the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax