Description
This course will explore aging in America and some of the various challenges it entails. Some of the major health challenges will also be explored, with an emphasis on barriers to health care access. For example, COVID-19 has profoundly affected older persons and their families. Limited or no visitation in long-term care facilities and dying without the presence of loved ones are two of the adverse effects of COVID-19. In addition to health concerns, older Americans are faced with ageism and its accompanying stereotypes. This workshop will explore some of these stereotypes. What is the role of the social worker in service delivery with older persons? Many older Americans want to remain in their home, but what are some of the alternatives when this is no longer possible? This interactive session will utilize lecture, scenarios, quizzes, music and video to keep the audience engaged.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
Administration for Community Living: Profile of African-American, Indians and Alaskan Natives, Asian American, and Hispanic American age 65 and Ove
Aging 2.0 Grand Challenges – https://form.jotform.com
Countries Where People Live the Longest – https://farandwide.com
Dittrich-McInnis, K. (2009) Social Work with Older Adults
Early, G. (2016) Eighteen Popular Songs About Aging and the Old
4 Global Economic Issues of an Aging Population, (2016) www.investopedia.com
Eisenberg, R. “The Future of Aging in America (2020)
Maryland Population 2021, populationreview.com
Meola, A (2021) The Aging US Population is Creating Many Problems-Especially Regarding Elderly Healthcare Issues, www.businessinsider.com
NASW Policy & News, Elder Justice Work Continues (2021)
Roser, M. (2020) Why is Life Expectancy in the US Lower than in Other Rich Countries? www.ourworldindata.org
Smith, S. (2016)10 Common Elderly Health Issues, today.tamu.edu
Understanding Age Stereotypes and Ageism, sagepub.com
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
| 01:15 |
Registration |
| 01:15 - 02:30 |
Lecture:
- Introduction - Learning Objectives
- Quiz
- Review of Terminology
- Life Expectancy
- Diverse Populations
- Scenarios
|
| 02:30 - 02:45 |
Break |
| 02:45 - 04:30 |
Lecture (Continued)
- Videos
- Major challenges
- Music
- Closing Comments
|
| 04:30 |
Questions & Adjournment |
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- List four (4) examples of ageism
- Define ageism and ageist, and list of four examples
- Contrast dementia and Alzheimer’s
- Give four examples of major health challenges
- Generalize major components of the Older Americans Act
- Contrast a Living Will and an Advance Directive
- State areas where life expectancy is the highest
- Define the "Blue Zone"
Late Fees and Refunds
Fee & Registration:
Cost is $65 and includes CE credit. Registering after October 8, 2021 will incur an additional $20 late fee. *Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the live interactive webinar to receive a refund or a credit letter.
*All cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
