Public policy, Social Security and Medicare
Who enacted the Social Security Act?
FDR
Name one (or more) resources that a gerontological client or their family can access.
Meals on Wheels, Eldercare Locator, PACE, job workshops, financial assistance, housing assistance, etc.
Name 3 of the six core values of social work laid out by the NASW
Social justice, Service, Importance of human relationships, Dignity and woh of the person, Integrity and Competence
What was the example of social issues Cece talked about?
Hearing loss
What percent of older adults over age 65 are socially isolated.
10%-17%
Test Question:
Which federally funded, public insurance program supports older and disabled Americans?
Medicare
Name one organization or advocate for gerontological wellbeing and explain their role, what they have done, or continue to do.
AARP(Job workshops, resources for food insecurity, financial security resources), John A. Hartford foundation(grant giving for social work organizations/resource giving organizations, access to information for both social workers and people in need), Ashton Applewhite(continuous advocate/educator for fighting ageism, co-founder of “Old School Hub” which is a grassroots organization to educate people about ageism and connect them with the resources to end it.
What is the most common form of abuse in a long term care facility?
Neglect
T/F: Hearing impairment does not affect older people socially
False: Depression rates are higher
Test Question
Name one (1) risk factor AND one (1) protective factor for social isolation and loneliness.
Risk Factors: Living alone, death of a loved one, chronic illness, lack of transportation, etc. Protective
Factors: strong social network, ‘living in place’, staying physically and mentally active, etc.
Extra points if you named more!!!
Social Security is housed within and facilitated by what level of governemnt?
Federal
Name three settings in which a gerontological social worker can practice.
Community social and human services agencies, health care settings(hospitals, home care, hospices), legal and retirement planning services, adult protective services, long-term care systems, geriatric care for both physical and mental help… etc.
What was the law passed that ensured residents dignity, freedom from abuse, neglect, physical restraint?
Nursing Home Reform Act (1987)
Give an example of a way that someone could adapt their home to health changes to “age in place” longer?
Making the home more accessible with railings, ramps, locks on doors and windows.
Give an example of an experience older adults may have that demonstrates the importance of understanding bio/psycho/social implications.
Biological: Hearing loss in old age. Social: Avoidance of social situations. Psychological: Anxiety, depression, social isolation.
What is the main difference between medicare and medicaid?
Medicare is for people 65+ and people with disabilities, while medicaid is for low-income individuals.
Test Question:
What purpose does being a social worker in older-adult care serve?
To prevent poverty in a population with declining economic stability, address and prevent neglect and abuse, improve the quality of life by maintaining community, and enable independent living as long as possible.
Test Question:
What is the role of a social worker who identifies a resident experiencing abuse? What are the first couple of steps they should take?
Identify signs of abuse, assess the emotional and physical state of the resident, initiate protective measures
What are two of the four social issues we mentioned?
Health inequities, Economic security and work, Adapting to health changes, and Access to health/mental health care
What is one important thing to consider when thinking about what “successful aging” looks like?
To focus on contentment rather than ability