1 Analyze the epidemiological theories of aging that influence social, economic, and political policy
2Evaluate/apply the impact of socio-cultural and economic factors on the experience of aging within the different age cohorts over 65, with regard to income, housing, employment, retirement, and access to healthcare
3 Differentiate the impact of the Baby Boomer generation's demands on health care systems, financial resources, societal trends, and legislative and policy changes
4 Evaluate the evolution of Social Security, Medicare, and managed care and the effect of these systems on allocation of resources and access to care for aging individuals and groups
5 Critique the development of health care reform and projected impact on both the aging population and healthcare industry
6 Evaluate the value of the social capital in the U S that is supporting aging individuals and families
7 Apply ethical considerations and dilemmas of aging that impact individual and societal rights
8 Research outcomes that may improve future housing, healthcare, and technological advancements for the aging individual and families
9 Analyze personal beliefs and values about the aging experience and the individual's role in influencing the social, economic, and political positions toward a satisfying aging experience