Common Syllabus

FCS 5301 Common Syllabus Updated: 4/9/2018 Approved: Common Syllabus FCS 5301 – Consumer and Management Problems of Older People. Course Number and Title: FCS 5301 Consumer and Management Problems of Older People. Catalog Description: (3-0-3). F. To develop competency in assisting people in the later stages of the family life cycle in the areas of consumer and management problems. Prerequisites and Notes: FCS 4846 or permission of the instructor. A course in consumer education is highly recommended. Required Text: Osterbur, E., (2015). Annual Editions: Aging. 27th ed. McGraw-Hill Education. Supplemental Materials: Updated each semester Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Identify consumer and management problems specific to older consumers. 2. Identify the needs of older consumers with respect to food, clothing, transportation, housing, insurance, health services, leisure activities, and the overall retail environment. 3. Identify purchase and utilization practices of the products and services mentioned above by older people. 4. Demonstrate competency in financial planning and record keeping considering the individual and family needs of older people. 5. Understand regulations and laws protecting the older consumer. 6. Understand the various income sources of the older person and the relationship of each to his/her financial status. 7. Review current literature in consumer education related to older people and compatible retirement education materials. 8. Describe current and pending consumer legislation affecting older people including tax relief measure, fraud & consumer rights. Evaluation Methods: Students will be evaluated on the following:

 Weekly Discussion and Participation  Written Critical Reflections on Reading Assignments and Course Materials (e.g., documentary videos)  Resource Management in Later Life Paper  Consumer Management in Older Adulthood Presentation

Course Outline Week Topic 1 Syllabus and Course Overview; Profile of Older Americans; Census Data/Population Estimates and Projected Future Growth of Older Population; What Older Consumers Want 2 Stereotypes, Perceptions, and Images of Aging 3 Preparing for End of Life; Older Adults and Happiness; Predictors of Longevity 4 Grandparents and Grandchildren 5 Aging and Cultural Awareness 6 Legal and Financial Decision-Making in Older Adulthood 7 Older Adults and Debt 8 Elder Abuse/Exploitation 9 Living Environments and Communities for Older Adults 1 FCS 5301 Common Syllabus Updated: 4/9/2018 Approved: 10 Caregiving for Older Adults 11 Aging-Related Public Policy; State Regulations and Licensing for Long-Term Care; Aging-Related Advocacy 12 Consumer Protection and Advocacy Resources; National Organizations for Consumers/Older Adults 13 Resource Management for Multigenerational Families 14 Death and Dying; End of Life Issues 15 Consumer Management in Older Adulthood