Elder Care focuses on the development and wellness of individuals and families throughout the life cycle. Topics include human development and wellness theories, principles, and practices; life cycle expectations and issues, including biological, physiological, social, and psychological needs and concerns of aging adults; community services, agencies, and resources; roles, responsibilities, and functions of families, family members and caregivers; family issues, including ethics, human worth and dignity, change, stress, neglect and abuse, and care of the care‐giver; individual and family wellness planning; and fostering inter-generational relationships. Practical experiences related to these topics are included through a variety of activities such as volunteer experiences, service learning, and inter-generational event planning opportunities. Information on a variety of human and family services careers is incorporated throughout the course.
Syllabus
Unit 1: Introduction
stereotypes_and_myths.ppt | |
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stereotypes_and_myths_notes.pptx | |
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lifespan_extension.pptx | |
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the_bucket_list_project.docx | |
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rubric_for_bucket_list.docx | |
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the_bucket_list_video_guide.docx | |
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ch_1_read_questions.docx | |
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storyboard_rough_draft.doc | |
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storyboard_presentation_rubric.docx | |
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Unit 2: Retirement
retirement_vocabulary.ppt | |
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retirement_vocab.docx | |
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retirement_plan_information.docx | |
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retirement_math.docx | |
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info_for_retirement_posters.docx | |
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can_you_afford_to_retire.docx | |
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Unit 3: senior living
living_and_care_facilities_i.pptx | |
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living_and_care_facilities_i_notes.pptx | |
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alf_vs_nh.pptx | |
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alf_vs_nh_notes.pptx | |
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living_and_care_facilities_worksheet.docx | |
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recreational_opportunities.ppt | |
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recreational_opportunities_notes.ppt | |
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design_rec_activity_for_seniors.docx | |
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unit 4: elder abuse and euthanasia
euthanasia_ppt.pptx | |
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euthanasia_notes_ppt.pptx | |
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assisted_suicide_video_guide.docx | |
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elder_abuse.pptx | |
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elder_abuse_packet.pdf | |
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Term 3 academic assessment
t1_aa_study_guide.docx | |
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The gerontology worker
the_gerontology_worker.pptx | |
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the_gerontology_worker_notes.pptx | |
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geriatric_career_graphic_organizer.docx | |
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letter_1_goals.docx | |
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do_and_dont.docx | |
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product_development_project.docx | |
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product_development_skit.docx | |
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Behavior modification
behavior_modification.pptx | |
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behavior_modification_notes.pptx | |
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behavior_modification_game.pptx | |
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PSYCHOLOGICAL changes in aging
psychosocial_changes_in_aging.pptx | |
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psychosocial_changes_in_aging_notes.pptx | |
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bbc_documentary_don't_grow_old_video_guide.docx | |
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Changes in the Elder Body
the_cardiovascular_system.pptx | |
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muscle_and_bone_ailments.pptx | |
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riskfactorworksheethandout_osteoporsis.pdf | |
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diseases_of_the_eyes.pptx | |
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alzheimer_info.docx | |
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outline_and_rough_draft_guide_pick_own_project.docx | |
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Dying and Grief
the_5_stages_of_grief_notes.pptx | |
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the_5_stages_of_grief.pptx | |
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calculating_cost_of_funeral.docx | |
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plan_a_funeral.docx | |
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how_to_write_a_eulogy.docx | |
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sample_eulogys.docx | |
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Term 4 Assessment
t2_aa_study_guide.docx | |
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