SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK CONTINUING EDUCATION
Psychosocial Issues of Aging
Instructor: Lora Rhodes, LCSW
The number of people age 65 and older in the United States is projected to more than double by 2060. Social workers working in virtually every setting encounter older adults and should be aware of the unique psychological, emotional, financial and social issues facing this growing cohort of our population. Social workers are in a critical position to develop and/or tailor interventions for older adults to optimize quality of life and promote healthy aging. Unfortunately, gaps often exist in the provision of optimal psychosocial care for older adults. In this course, we will discuss key psychosocial issues for older adults including: unique manifestations of depression and anxiety and the impact on diagnosis and treatment, the critical role of social support and caregiver issues, medical treatment decision making and advance care planning, and health literacy and communication needs.
Register online. Course fees are $99 for the general public and $79 for TUSSW alumni or Temple-affiliated individuals s, and $10 for current BSW and MSW students. For more info, visit our webpage or send us an email message. Space is limited. Register today!