Social Work 1022A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan, Palliative Care

• School: Western University
• Department: Social Work
• Course: Social Work 1022A/B
• Professor: Carrie Smith

Document Summary

Social work with the elderly november 9 2015. Gerontology is a multidisciplinary field of study that encompasses the biological, psychological, sociological, health and economic aspects of ageing. Social work with the elderly: transition to long term care, home with supports (often from acute care institutions, managing emotional issues associated with aging, isolation, disability, loss, death, maintenance of rights, safeguard against. Aging society: the large cohort of persons (the baby boomers) born between 1946 and 1966 began turning 65 in 2011, the decline in the fertility rate and birth rate, and an increase in life expectancy at birth. Incomes of seniors: only age group with a lower income than seniors are those from 16 to 24 years of age. (,000 per year) Theories of aging: activity theory, as people age they have a decrease in life satisfaction. This can be relieved by joining clubs, volunteering, or some form of sports: disengagement theory.