Application of Psychosocial Theory to Gerontology Systems

Review all the resources for this topic and watch the video Alzheimer’s Patient Case Study. Write a 750-1,000-word essay that includes the following:

1. What do you think the role of the generalist practitioner would be for the caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients?
2. Include your recommendations for coping with the following challenges for the Alzheimer’s patient and the caregiver: biological, social, cultural, psychological, and spiritual development.
3. Based on the competencies from the Geriatric Social Work Competency Scale II, discuss what skills you would most like to gain as a beginning practitioner in the field of aging/gerontology.
4. Reflect on the knowledge that you gained from watching this video. Analyze why or why not you might have an interest in working with seniors or the elderly.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

This assignment is informed by the following EPAS Standards:

1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior

2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice

3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice

 

Geriatric Social Work Competency Scale II With Life-long Leadership Skills

Read and review “Geriatric Social Work Competency Scale II With Life-long Leadership Skills: Social Work Practice Behaviors in the

 

Alzheimer’s Patient Case Study

Watch the video “Alzheimer’s Patient Case Study” from Films on Demand in the GCU library.

https://fod-infobase-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/p_ViewVideo.aspx?xtid=32231&loid=4002

 

Human Behavior and the Social Environment Social Systems Theory

Read Chapters 5 and 6 in Human Behavior and the Social Environment Social Systems Theory.