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SWK205- SOCIAL WORK WITH THE ELDERLY

SOCIAL WORK WITH THE ELDERLY

 

Lesson 5 Discussion CLICK HERE HELP

Please review the readings and consider the following in your discussion response:

  • What techniques would you use to engage an older adult during your first meeting?
  • What areas do you need to consider relating to the Mental Status Exam when meeting with an older adult during the assessment process?
  • What types of questions would you want to ask during the assessment?
  • What are some ways you could assess for cognitive impairment when meeting with an older adult during the assessment process?
  • What assessment tools did you learn about that could be helpful as a part of the assessment process?

Reading Resources

Cognitive Assessment- https://www.alz.org/professionals/health-systems-clinicians/cognitive-assessment

CSWE Differential Mental Health Assessment- https://www.cswe.org/Centers-Initiatives/CSWE-Gero-Ed-Center/Initiatives/Past-Programs/MAC-Project/Gero-Innovations-Grant/Saint-Louis-University/Mental-Health-Course-Materials.aspx

Mental Status Examination I Definitions- http://www.columbia.edu/itc/hs/medical/psychmed/1_2004/mental_status_exam.pdf

SWK205- SOCIAL WORK WITH THE ELDERLY

Lesson 5 Discussion  CLICK HERE HELP

Please review the readings and consider the following in your discussion response:

  • What techniques would you use to engage an older adult during your first meeting?
  • What areas do you need to consider relating to the Mental Status Exam when meeting with an older adult during the assessment process?
  • What types of questions would you want to ask during the assessment?
  • What are some ways you could assess for cognitive impairment when meeting with an older adult during the assessment process?
  • What assessment tools did you learn about that could be helpful as a part of the assessment process?

Reading Resources

Cognitive Assessment- https://www.alz.org/professionals/health-systems-clinicians/cognitive-assessment

CSWE Differential Mental Health Assessment- https://www.cswe.org/Centers-Initiatives/CSWE-Gero-Ed-Center/Initiatives/Past-Programs/MAC-Project/Gero-Innovations-Grant/Saint-Louis-University/Mental-Health-Course-Materials.aspx

Mental Status Examination I Definitions- http://www.columbia.edu/itc/hs/medical/psychmed/1_2004/mental_status_exam.pdf

SWK205- SOCIAL WORK WITH THE ELDERLY

Lesson 5 Discussion

Please review the readings and consider the following in your discussion response:

  • What techniques would you use to engage an older adult during your first meeting?
  • What areas do you need to consider relating to the Mental Status Exam when meeting with an older adult during the assessment process?
  • What types of questions would you want to ask during the assessment?
  • What are some ways you could assess for cognitive impairment when meeting with an older adult during the assessment process?
  • What assessment tools did you learn about that could be helpful as a part of the assessment process?

Reading Resources

Cognitive Assessment- https://www.alz.org/professionals/health-systems-clinicians/cognitive-assessment

CSWE Differential Mental Health Assessment- https://www.cswe.org/Centers-Initiatives/CSWE-Gero-Ed-Center/Initiatives/Past-Programs/MAC-Project/Gero-Innovations-Grant/Saint-Louis-University/Mental-Health-Course-Materials.aspx

Mental Status Examination I Definitions- http://www.columbia.edu/itc/hs/medical/psychmed/1_2004/mental_status_exam.pdf

 

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