Lesson 3 Discussion

Please review the readings and consider the following in your discussion post:

· Please share your thoughts after reviewing the readings.

· What are some of the benefits and challenges for a Social Worker working with older adults and their families?

· Do these particular roles as a Social Worker working with older adults interest you and why?

· What do you think you need to understand about older adults to be successful in working with them?

This discussion post should be a minimum of 250 words or one page.

READING RESOURCES

The Geriatric Social Worker– https://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/091514p34.shtml

Geriatric Social Workers– https://www.rightathome.net/blog/geriatric-social-workers-faqs

The Distinct Role of a Hospice Social Worker– https://www.hrrv.org/blog/the-distinct-role-of-a-hospice-social-worker/

Clinical Social Work Practice with Older Adults– https://www.naswnyc.org/page/171/Clinical-Social-Work-Practice-with-Older-Adults.htm

Understanding Our Aging Society: Social Work Contributions– https://www.socialworkers.org/News/Research-Data/Social-Work-Policy-Research/Understanding-Our-Aging-Society-Social-Work-Contributions

Strength in Numbers: A Millennial’s View on the Value of Working with Older Adults– https://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/exc_0616.shtml

Lesson 4 Discussion

Please review the readings and consider the following in your discussion response:

· What are some of the signs of Alzheimer’s Disease that a Social Worker should be aware of?

· What are the differences between Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?

· What surprised you about this information?

This discussion post should be a minimum of 250 words or one page.

READING RESOURCES

Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias– https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers

Dementia Facts– https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/facts-figures

What is Alzheimer’s Disease– https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-alzheimers-disease

Types of Dementia– https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-dementia/types-of-dementia

The Truth About Aging and Dementia– https://www.cdc.gov/aging/publications/features/dementia-not-normal-aging.html

Dementia vs Alzheimer’s– https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/difference-between-dementia-and-alzheimer-s