Study Guide

Objective

The student
- know the individual and societal factors behind older clients: physical, mental and social factors, livelihoods and social inclusion
- is able to describe the concept and goals of gerontological social service work and gerontological social work
- is familiar with the main working methods of working with the elderly (preventive work, customer and service guidance, service needs assessment, gerontological social work)
- apply key legislation on working with older people and obtain up-to-date research data

Content

Contents:
- individual and societal factors affecting the status and services of older people
- the concept, objectives and main working methods of gerontological social work and gerontological social work
- legislation governing the work of older people