Social Work with the Elderly
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSA0605 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SA 2008 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2010-2011) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Palosaari, Sinikka |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2010-2011
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2010-08-30 – 2010-10-22 | Sinikka Palosaari | Finnish | 2010-08-20 – 2010-09-05 | |
| 9 | S-SA-3B | 2010-08-30 – 2010-10-22 | Sinikka Palosaari | Finnish | 2010-08-20 – 2010-09-05 |
| 10 | S-SA-3A | 2010-08-30 – 2010-10-22 | Sinikka Palosaari | Finnish | 2010-08-20 – 2010-09-05 |
Learning Outcomes
Work with the Elderly
The student will know the elderly policy and the service system of the Elderly Care in Social Work. He/she will know the principles and quality requirements in elderly services. The student will understand the status of old people in society and nearest community. The student will get acquainted with special questions with growing older. He/she will know thw regulations guiding Elderly Work and will be able to draw up an individual service plan.
Contents
Growing older and changes during life, Elderly Policy as a part of Social Policy, services of the Elderly Care, alternative service systems in future, Research and rules and regulations in the Elderly Work, the elderly person´s ability to live and act and everyday life of old people.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Hakonen. S. & Marin M. 2003. Seniori- ja vanhustyö arjen kulttuurissa. Jyväskylä. PS -kustannus.
- Heikkinen E & Marin M (toim.) 2003. Vanhuuden voimavarat.
Vammala. Tammi.
-Ikäihmisten hoitoa ja palveluja koskeva laatusuositus. 2001. Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriö ja Suomen Kuntaliitto. Helsinki
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activating lecture, Study visits,educational conversations
Assessment Methods
Numeric assessment. Participation in the study visits and group work. exam or assignment