Application of psychosocial theory to gerontology systems

 Due Date: Oct 29, 2017 23:59:59       Max Points: 90

Details:

Review all the resources for this topic and watch the video Alzheimer’s Patient Case Study. Write a 750- to 1,000-word essay that includes the following:  Alzheimer’s Patient Case Study

Watch the video “Alzheimer’s Patient Case Study” from Films on Demand in the GCU library.

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=96349&xtid=32231&loid=4002 

1. What do you think the role of the generalist practitioner would be for the caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients?
2. Include your recommendations for coping with the following challenges for the Alzheimer’s patient and the caregiver: biological, social, cultural, psychological, and spiritual development.
3. Based on the competencies from the Geriatric Social Work Competency Scale II, discuss what skills you would most like to gain as a beginning practitioner in the field of aging/gerontology?
4. Reflect on the knowledge that you gained from watching this video. Analyze why or why not you might have an interest in working with seniors or the elderly.

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Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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WEBSITES

NASW Code of Ethics: 

https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English

Geriatric Social Work Competency Scale II with Life-long Leadership Skills:

https://www.cswe.org/getattachment/Centers-Initiatives/CSWE-Gero-Ed-Center/Teaching-Tools/Gero-Competencies/GeriatricSocialWorkCompetencyScaleII-LifelongLeadershipSkills.pdf.aspx

Person-Centered and Participant-Directed Social Work

Competencies

https://www.cswe.org/getattachment/Centers-Initiatives/CSWE-Gero-Ed-Center/Teaching-Tools/Gero-Competencies/PC-PDSocialWorkCompetencies_Dec2013Final-(2).pdf.aspx