SOWK 2362

This course offers an overview of gerontology practice and policy issues from a social work perspective, focusing on the role of social workers in supporting older adults and their families in various settings. Topics include the biopsychosocial aspects of aging, housing challenges, social supports, legal considerations, substance use, mental health and end-of-life care. Students will explore issues related to mental health, and elder abuse, as well as the impact of poverty on older adults. The course utilizes inclusive, strengths-based approaches and examines aging across Indigenous, multicultural, and socio-economic contexts, with particular attention to the distinct experiences of Indigenous older adults.