-: Hi everyone, and welcome to module 12.
This week we'll be going to be learning
about global demographics and the management
of long-term services and supports.
We'll be discussing forward-looking management practices
in the future of global health
in terms of the aging population in many countries.
This chapter will focus on elderly care,
and the importance of planning
for generational changes in different contexts.
Of course, it's important to note
that not every country has an aging population,
and in some, the youth population is growing
at a very fast rate.
This week, you'll have some readings and videos to watch.
In addition to my lecture, you should watch
the Institute for Development Studies lecture
about planning for future Google Health priorities.
While this video was produced in February, 2023,
I think the future trends
that identify are still largely relevant
and important to think about.
We also have some interesting readings
about innovative approaches
to aging populations and long-term care,
including the so-called Dementia Village in the Netherlands.
As you're reading about these models, I encourage you
to think about the various socioeconomic
and cultural forces that might make
a particular model appropriate or inappropriate
in a particular setting.
In addition to the didactic materials,
you'll write a short reflection about national
and our international health policy development,
and submit the first draft of your final paper.
This is a heavy week for writing, so be sure to start early,
and reach out early in case you might need an extension.
In addition to the reflection, you'll have a quiz
and a discussion on Yellowdig.
As always, feel free to reach out with any questions
or concerns, and I hope that you all have a great week.