Lesson 15 Discussion-1

Please consider the following in your response:

· What are some specific needs/challenges for family caregivers?

· As a Social Worker, what are important diversity considerations (ethnic, race, gender, sexual orientation) in working with families/caregivers?

· Please share any other thoughts you have after reviewing the readings.

A minimum of 250 words.

Lesson 15 Discussion – 2

The links below provide some examples of caregiver support and in-home supportive services in California. 

California Caregiver Resource Centers- https://www.caregivercalifornia.org

In-Home Supportive Services- https://dpss.lacounty.gov/en/senior-and-disabled/ihss.html

Please research what resources are available in your state, county or city relating to caregiver support and in-home supportive services. Please share what resources you found as part of your discussion post. In your state, are there sufficient resources available for caregivers and in-home support for older adults? If not, what additional resources are needed? 

A minimum of 250 words.

READING RESOURCES

Aging Well Text Chapter 8- https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/23190

How Cultural Attitudes Toward Aging Affect Senior Care- https://www.aplaceformom.com/caregiver-resources/articles/how-different-cultures-care-for-seniors

Senior Self Neglect and what we can do- https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/home-and-community-services/self-neglect

Veterans’ Caregivers Supported by Social Workers- https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/86676/veterans-caregivers-supported-social-workers/

Family Caregivers of Older Adults–https://www.socialworkers.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=aUwQL98exRM%3D&portalid=0

Lesson 16 Discussion

Please consider the following in your response:

· What are some of the possible community care options available for older adults?

· What are some of the benefits and challenges for older adults and their families when considering out-of-home placement?

· In what ways does culture impact an older adult or family’s decisions regarding in-home care vs out of home placement?

· Please share any other thoughts you have after reviewing the readings.

A minimum of 250.

READING RESOURCES

Aging Well Text Chapter 4–https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/23190

NASW Standards for Social Work Services in Long Term Care Facilities– https://www.socialworkers.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=cwW7lzBfYxg%3D&portalid=0 

A Day in the Life of a Nursing Home Social Worker– https://anha.org/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-nursing-home-social-worker/

Despite Their Importance, Many Nursing Homes Lack Social Workers- 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2019/07/26/despite-their-importance-many-nursing-homes-lack-social-workers/?sh=6807c75c2e5e

Elder Care Options for Senior Living Arrangements- https://www.caring.com/caregivers/elder-care-options-for-senior-living-arrangements/

Meaningful Relationships in Long Term Care — Helping Residents Make Their House a Home- https://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/JF19p18.shtml

How Cultural Attitudes Toward Aging Affect Senior Care-  https://www.aplaceformom.com/caregiver-resources/articles/how-different-cultures-care-for-seniors

Sample State Resources for Older Adults

California Department of Aging- https://aging.ca.gov/Programs_and_Services/

Texas Programs for Seniors and Aging- https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/medicaid-chip-programs-services/programs-seniors-aging

Ohio Department of Aging– https://aging.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/aging