SHZ 639 - Aging Policies and Social Work

Social and psychological problems in old age, theoretical ideas about the social and socio-psychological dimensions of old age, socio-economic status of the elderly, their relationships with their families, social policies for the welfare of the elderly, examples of work and retirement, the need for social and health services, elderly welfare and It is aimed to provide students with information on issues related to quality of life.

Definition of old age Individual and social life in old age Elderly welfare field in social work Social work practices for the elderly The elderly, the social worker and the social work process Working with the elderly individual Working with the family and relatives of the elderly Working with other social support systems Social services for the elderly I Social services for the elderly II Institutional care for the elderly Social policy analysis for the elderly Improving the quality of life of the elderly General evaluation

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