Study Guide

Objective

• You are familiar with the knowledge base of social work with older adults and people with disabilities and know how to apply it in client work.
• You can assess the functional capacity of older adults and people with disabilities and direct them to services according to their needs.
• You know how to support the wellbeing, functional capacity, and participation of older adults and people with disabilities.
• You can use an empowering approach in your work with older adults, people with disabilities, and their relatives.

Content

• What is included in the knowledge base of social work with older adults and people with disabilities, and how is it applied in client work?
• How is the functional capacity of older adults and people with disabilities assessed?
• What services are available for older adults and people with disabilities, and how do you direct them to these services?
• How do you support the wellbeing, functional capacity, and participation of older adults and people with disabilities from a multidisciplinary and socio-cultural perspective?
• How do you apply an empowering approach in your work with older adults, people with disabilities, and their relatives?

Evaluation scale

1-5