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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

None