ZÜBEYDE HANIM FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES / SOCIAL SERVICE / SHZ4027 - GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIAL WORK

Contents Of The Courses in a weekly Period

Week 
Subjects 
Sources 
1Introduction to Gerontological Social Work: Concepts and Basic ApproachesHooyman, N. R., & Kiyak, H. A. (2008). Social gerontology: A multidisciplinary perspective. Pearson Education.
2Aging and Old Age: Historical and Sociological Perspectives 
3Theories of Aging (Biological, Psychological, Sociological) 
4Biopsychosocial Characteristics of Older Adults 
5Social Problems in Old Age: Poverty, Loneliness, and Ageism 
6Older Adults and Family Relations: Roles and Social Support 
7Health and Care Services for Older Adults 
8The Role of Social Work in Institutional Care 
9Home Care and Community-Based Service Models 
10Active and Healthy Aging Policies 
11Intervention Methods in Social Work with Older Adults 
12Gerontological Social Work Practices in Turkey 
13International Practices and Best Examples in Gerontological Social Work 
14General Evaluation: Ethical Issues and Future Perspectives