This course presents advanced topics in interpersonal practice. The topics may include emerging practice methods, advanced application of methods covered in other required methods courses, and applications of methods in specific populations.
Course Topic
Working with Individuals with Dementia and Their Families
This course introduces students to the world of dementia care for older adults and family caregivers. Demographic data regarding increased incidence of dementia in all ethnic/racial and socioeconomic groups will frame examination of intervention research with individuals with dementia and family caregivers.
This course will include an overview of the most common causes of dementia in older adults, with a particular focus on the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Research-based interventions will be examined for early, middle, and late stage dementia, both for the individual and family caregivers. The instructor will introduce observational and assessment tools for both populations and discuss their use in practice.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss the major causes of dementia in older adults and the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
- Demonstrate effective ways of assessing and working with individuals with dementia.
- Offer examples of caregiving issues at each stage of dementia.
- Discuss knowledgeably ethical dilemmas that occur in dementia practice.
Other SW790 Offerings
The course listings below are provided for reference only. These offerings may be subject to changed of cancellation.
| Course Section | Topic | Meeting Time | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 010 | Animal Assisted Therapy Intervention | 2:00 pm-5:00 pm | View Course |
| 001 | Family Psychoeducation Intervention in Work with Adults, Adolescents, Children and Their Families/Extended Support Networks | 9:00 am-5:00 pm | View Course |
| 002 | Social Work Practice in Rural Settings | 9:00 am-5:00 pm | View Course |
| 003 | Mindfulness with Older Adults | 10:00 am-4:00 pm | View Course |
| 004 | Working with Transitional Age Youth with Behavioral Health Conditions | 9:00 am-5:00 pm | View Course |
| 005 | Working with Latino Families | 9:00 am-5:00 pm | View Course |
| 006 | Current Treatments for Trauma Survivors | 9:00 am-5:00 pm | View Course |
| 007 | Basic Skills for Dialectical Behavior Therapy | 9:00 am-5:00 pm | View Course |
| 009 | Multicultural Competencies in Sexuality Education, Counseling, and Therapy | 9:00 am-5:00 pm | View Course |
| 019 | Teletherapy: Ethical, legal, and clinical issues for Social Workers | 6:00 pm-9:00 pm | View Course |