GERO 103

Applied Care Management in Gerontological Practice

Students will analyze issues, services, and interventions related to care management with older adults. They will apply strategies for identifying and accessing services targeted for older adults, their families/caregivers. Students will develop an understanding of unique characteristics/needs of elders, the system approach to working with elders, issues affecting service delivery to this population, and basic practice skills for effective service delivery to elders and families/caregivers. Students will develop an understanding of unique characteristics/needs of elders, the systems approach to working with elders, issues affecting service delivery to this population, and basic practice skills for effective service delivery to elders and families/caregivers.

Units: 3.0