Study Guide

Objective

The student
- has knowledge of the theory within social gerontology and is able to critically reflect on the categorisation of the elderly
- knows how to encounter seniors and their relatives and is able to guide them in the social service system
- can apply, plan and evaluate resource-enhancing methods for the elderly in order to promote health and functional ability

Content

- Perspectives on aging in different contexts
- Societal trends and development opportunities in social gerontology
- Physical, mental and social challenges among the elderly
- Forms of service and services for the elderly / third sector
- Social counselling and service planning
- Digital welfare technology as support in everyday life for the elderly
- Kinship care and family support
- Resource-enhancing methods

Qualifications

No preliminary requirements