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SWRK 463. Social Work Practice with Older Adults.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Social Work (Faculty of Arts)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description

An introduction to gerontological social work practice and the roles of social workers in a variety of settings.Themes include: the strengths of older people, families in later life, retirement, caregiving, death of a spouse or partner, institutionalization, end of life care, economics and aging, community care and services and resources for older adults.
  • Restriction(s): Only open to B.S.W. U3 students or by permission of the instructor.

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