SOCIAL WORK WITH THE ELDERLY

Topic 1: Introduction to Social Work with Older Adults

Lesson 1 Discussion (250 words).

Please create a discussion post

Do you have any experience in Social Work and/or working with older adults? If yes, please share some of your experience (s).

What do you hope to learn from this course?

Topic 2: Culture & Meaning/Culture as a Social Construct

Lesson 1 Discussion-2 (250 words).

After reviewing the readings/video, please consider the following in your discussion post.

What are your current perceptions of older adults?

What do you think needs to change regarding society’s view of older adults/aging?

What needs to change about how older adults are cared for in the US?

What are some of the myths about older adults that surprised you?