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.
Pathway Elective For
- Interpersonal Practice in Integrated Health, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse
- Social Work Practice with Older Adults and Families from a Lifespan Perspective (Host)
Objectives
The objectives of this course will be to gain an in-depth understanding of dementia care.
- Erase stigma, collaborating with a network, compassionate caring.
- Examine how disparities in socioeconomic status affect access to services.
- Identify ways to shape a world that promotes a dignified existence for those living with dementia.
- Discuss best practices, modalities of care, and philosophies of care.
- Understand how we and what shape legislation to support change.
- Make a connection with someone living with dementia.
- Understand the experience of the family and the caregiver.
- Assess the needs of families and people living with dementia.
- Promote provision and access to services.
- Evaluate changes in dementia care over time.
Intensive Focus on Privilege, Oppression, Diversity and Social Justice (PODS)
This course integrates PODS content and skills with a special emphasis on the identification of theories, practice and/or policies that promote social justice, illuminate injustices and are consistent with scientific and professional knowledge. Through the use of a variety of instructional methods, this course will support students developing a vision of social justice, learn to recognize and reduce mechanisms that support oppression and injustice, work toward social justice processes, apply intersectionality and intercultural frameworks and strengthen critical consciousness, self-knowledge and self-awareness to facilitate PODS learning.