Caregiving, Chronic Illness and Community Health
Program Overview
Chronic illness is a growing challenge in ageing societies, affecting not only individuals but also families, caregivers, communities, and health systems.
This interdisciplinary, field-based course examines how long-term illness is managed across family, community, and healthcare settings. Students explore dementia, mobility limitations, and other non-communicable diseases, while considering caregiver burden, quality of life, social support, and community-based approaches to care.
Athens serves as a living learning environment where family caregiving, community health, social care, and ageing intersect. The course combines seminars, case-based learning, specialist-led sessions, and supervised visits to dementia support initiatives, residential care settings, and community health organizations, enabling students to connect academic knowledge with real-world caregiving practices.
Developed and delivered by the Hellenic Center for Interdisciplinary Studies and Research (HCISR) in Greece, the program provides U.S. academic credit through Arcadia University, which serves as the School of Record.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Exclusions
Quick Details
- Summer
- Health Sciences
- Kinesiology & Exercise Science
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Physical Therapy
- Pre-Med
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Social Work
- American
Updated Sep 2, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Greece
Fields & Subjects
- Health Sciences
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Social Work
- Kinesiology & Exercise Science
- Medicine
- Physical Therapy
- Pre-Med
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2027, 2028, 2029
- Terms Available
- Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- This Program is also open to Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
Application Procedures
- Travel Insurance
- Deposit
- Online Application
- Transcript
Age Requirement
18+
Starts At
- 4 weeks: $3,300
Deposit / Application Fee
Deposit: $500
Payment Terms
- Upfront Deposit
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Who is this program designed for?
The program is designed for undergraduate students interested in health sciences, public health, nursing, psychology, social work, caregiving, and related fields.
Can I earn academic credit?
Yes. Participants can earn 3 undergraduate academic credits through Arcadia Abroad, the official School of Record.
Do I need previous clinical experience?
No previous clinical experience is required. The course is open to undergraduate students from different academic backgrounds.
Does the program include practical learning?
Yes. The course includes case-based learning, guest lectures, and supervised visits to dementia support initiatives, residential care settings, and community health organizations.
Will students provide direct care to patients or residents?
No. Field visits are educational and observational. Students learn about caregiving practices and community health services without providing clinical or personal care.
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