Aging and Longevity Economy: Business Opportunities
Discover the growing longevity economy and explore business opportunities in senior care, from innovative caregiving solutions to modern retirement living.
Discover the growing longevity economy and explore business opportunities in senior care, from innovative caregiving solutions to modern retirement living.
Dive into the Business of Aging in the Longevity Economy with this comprehensive course from Georgetown University. As lifespans increase, there's a growing need for innovative solutions to support aging populations and their caregivers. This course offers a multidisciplinary approach to understanding aging, exploring senior living administration, and uncovering opportunities in the expanding longevity economy. You'll examine global aging trends, the challenges in caregiving, emerging health concerns like loneliness among older adults, and the future of aging services. The course features virtual tours of senior living communities and insights from industry experts on current business models. Whether you're a recent graduate interested in aging social issues or a professional seeking career advancement in this field, this course provides valuable knowledge and perspectives on the $15 trillion longevity economy. Gain insights into accommodating an older workforce, enabling comfortable aging in place, and addressing the needs of family caregivers.
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What you'll learn
Understand the global trends and challenges of an aging population
Explore the concept of the "Three Legged Stool of Caregiving" and its implications
Analyze the growing demand for aging services workers and related career opportunities
Examine new health concerns in older adults, with a focus on loneliness and its impacts
Investigate future markets and needs for "nana" technologies and senior housing
Gain insights into current business models in the senior living industry
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the business aspects of aging in the growing longevity economy. It covers key topics such as global aging trends, challenges in caregiving, emerging health concerns for older adults, and future market opportunities in aging services. The course includes virtual tours of senior living communities and insights from industry experts on current business models. It also introduces students to Georgetown University's master's program in Aging & Health, making it suitable for both those interested in personal knowledge about aging and professionals seeking career advancement in this field. The interdisciplinary approach of the course helps students understand the complex interplay of social, economic, and health factors in the aging process and the business opportunities they present.
Understanding the Global Longevity Economy
Module 1
Accommodating an Older Workforce
Module 2
Enabling Comfortable Living for Aging Population
Module 3
Serving the Needs of Family Caregivers
Module 4
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Instructors
Leading Expert in Medical Communication and Geriatric Education
Pamela A. Saunders serves as an Associate Professor in the Departments of Neurology and Psychiatry at Georgetown University Medical Center, where she has established herself as a pioneer in medical communication and geriatric education. After earning her doctorate in sociolinguistics from Georgetown University, she has dedicated over 29 years to research and teaching, focusing on empathy, language, aging, and doctor-patient communication. Her research portfolio includes significant funding from prestigious institutions including the Alzheimer's Association, National Institute on Aging, Hartford Foundation, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration. As the Founding Director of the Aging & Health Program, she developed innovative curricula including the Master of Science in Aging & Health. Her groundbreaking research on Trauma-Informed Medical Care (TI-MED) has demonstrated improved physician-patient relationships through targeted interventions. She currently directs the Doctoring Curriculum for first-year medical students and co-directs the Geriatrics Clerkship, while also serving as Communications Course Director. Her work spans multiple areas including ethnographic studies of dementia patients, caregiver communication, and aging-in-place research, making significant contributions to both medical education and clinical practice
Pioneer in Senior Living Innovation and University-Based Retirement Communities
Andrew Carle serves as Adjunct Faculty and Lead Instructor for the Senior Living Administration Concentration at Georgetown University, bringing over 30 years of executive-level experience in senior housing and healthcare. As founder of UniversityRetirementCommunities.com and President of Carle Consulting, LLC, he has defined groundbreaking concepts including "University Based Retirement Communities (UBRCs)" and "Nana Technology." His innovations include co-developing the SmartSole GPS tracking shoe for Alzheimer's patients, which was recognized among the "100 Most Important Inventions in History" by Sweden's National Museum of Science and Technology. Previously, he served as Founding Director of George Mason University's Program in Senior Housing Administration, establishing the nation's first undergraduate curricula in senior housing. His expertise spans operations leadership, having served as COO for top-10 senior living providers and as a healthcare system executive. As Senior Consultant for J.D. Power and Associates, he helped develop the first national customer satisfaction program for senior living. His work has been featured in major media outlets including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and TIME, while his contributions have earned him recognition as one of six "People of Influence" in senior housing by Senior Living Executive magazine. He continues to shape the industry through consulting, speaking engagements, and educational leadership.
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