Aging and Geriatric Care

Course overview

This course, Aging and Geriatric Care for Social Workers, equips social workers with the knowledge and skills necessary to support the aging population through a comprehensive, culturally competent, and ethical lens. It covers biological, psychological, social, and legal aspects of aging, along with practical strategies for assessment, care planning, and advocacy. Learners will explore key issues such as mental health, elder abuse, caregiver support, end-of-life care, and innovations in geriatric services. Emphasis is placed on person-centered, interdisciplinary, and strengths-based approaches to enhancing quality of life for older adults. Through this training, social workers will gain tools to critically analyze, apply, and evaluate effective interventions in geriatric care across diverse settings.