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Enhancing Social Work Education: Geriatrics Concentration in Alzheimer’s Disease

This proposal aims to introduce a concentration in Alzheimer’s disease within the Masters in Social Work program to address the increasing challenges faced by elders. The lack of geriatric knowledge among social workers and rising cases of Alzheimer’s in the U.S. underscore the need for curriculum adjustments and enhanced support. The shortage of adequately trained social workers can lead to inadequate service provision and potential neglect of elders. By integrating geriatrics education and raising awareness, we can better equip future social workers with the necessary skills to support the aging population effectively.

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Enhancing Social Work Education: Geriatrics Concentration in Alzheimer’s Disease

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  1. Introducing Geriatrics into the Masters in Social Work Program:A Concentration in Alzheimer’s Disease Andrea Martinez CHHS Major at CSU-Monterey Bay Collaborative Health and Human Services Faculty

  2. What is the problem? • Social work education curriculum needs to be regulate • knowledge in social work needs to be improved • Alzheimer’s disease continues rise in U.S.

  3. What cause the problem? • Lack of motivation in working with elders people • Not having adequate support from school of social workers staff members • Require awareness in social work profession

  4. What are the effects? • Shortage of social workers with adequate geriatric knowledge • Inadequate social service • Elders may end up in abandons

  5. Possible Solution • Increase awareness • Add course of Geriatrics • Adjust social work training program • Motivation • Inspiration

  6. Call to Action • Support from school of social work program • Increase salaries • Financial aid support • Scholarship

  7. References • Boston College Graduate School of Social work. (2011). For Old Age, A New Approach. Retrieved from http://www.bc.edu/schools/gssw/features/vibrantprograms/aging-institute.html • Immortal humans. (2010). Memory Loss as We Age Isn't Supposed to Happen. Retrieved from http://www.immortalhumans.com/losing-some-of-our-memory-as-we-age-isn%E2%80%99t-supposed-to-happen/ • National Association of Social Workers.(2010). Social Work Conference 2010. Retrieved from http://www.naswfl.org/conference10.html • The John A. Hartford Foundation.(2009). Celebrating a Decade of Leadership in Geriatric Social work. Retrieved fromhttp://www.jhartfound.org/blog/?p=1750 • The healing professions. (2009).Values Underlying Social Work. Retrieved from http://www.medical-ed-bs.com/blog/

  8. Thank you • Any questions?

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