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Gerontological Social Work

By Prof. K. Vishweshwar Rao   |   Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh
Learners enrolled: 162
This lesson is about the concept and growth of gerontology and geriatrics. The major purpose of this text is to introduce various concepts like gerontology, social gerontology and geriatrics. It also presents the relation between the concepts of gerontology and geriatrics.
Summary
Course Status : Completed
Course Type : Core
Language for course content : English
Duration : 12 weeks
Category :
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit Points : 4
Level : Undergraduate
Start Date : 29 Jul 2019
End Date : 11 Oct 2019
Exam Date :

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Course layout

Week -01


Gerontology and Geriatrics


  1.  Concept and  Growth                                                    MCQ's, Assignment & Questions - I

  1. History and Growth of Gerontology
  2. Scope and Fields of Gerontology
  3. Fields of Geriatrics


Week -02


Gerontology and Geriatrics                                                    MCQ's, Assignment & Questions - II


  1. Theories of Aging
  2. Role and Functions of Gerontologist


Trends in Population Aging 


       1. Trends in Population Aging

       2. Trends in Aging Population in India

       3. Factors Contributing for the Aging Process


Week -03                                                                                          Exam : Short Question and Answers


Trends in Population Aging 

                                                         

 Holiday


  1. Aging & Demographic Dividends and Consequences of Population Ageing


  1. Aging and Widowhood


Trends in Population Aging


Holiday


  1. Active Aging: Challenges Ahead


Week -04                                                                                                   MCQ's, Assignment & Questions - III


Factors contributing to growing problems of the Elderly

  1. Factors Contributing to Growing Problems of the 

       Elderly In India

Problems of the Elderly in India


   1. Problems of the Elderly in India

   2. Aging and Risk Factors for Diseases and Disabilities

   3. Elder Abuse and Neglect


Week -05                                                                                             MCQ's, Assignment & Questions -IV

  

Problems of the Elderly in India

1. Elder Abuse - Causes

2. Factors and Forms of Elder Abuse

3. Elder Abuse in India



Week -06     Mid-Term Exam Essay Type Questions and Answers


Older persons and the Family                                         


  1. Older persons and the Family
  2. Role and Importance of Family and Care givers in Elder Care 
  3. Role and Importance of Younger Generations in the Care of Old Persons 


Week -07                                                                                      Module MCQ's, Assignment & Questions -V

                                                                                           

Old age homes – types and services


  1. Old Age Homes – Types and Services 


Holiday 

Old age homes – types and services 


  1. Need and Importance of Old Age Homes
  2. Services of  Old Age Homes

  3. Quality of Life of the Elderly in Old Age Homes


Week -08                                                                                                     MCQ's, Assignment & Questions -VI

Old age homes – types and services 

 

  1. Old Age Homes – Advantages and Disadvantages
  2. Types of Old Age Homes

        

United Nations Organization and the ElderlyRole of NGOs in Elderly Care


  1. United Nations Organization and the Elderly
  2. International Initiatives for Elderly Care

 

Week -09                                                                                                    Exam : Short Question and Answers

  

 Policies and Programmes for the Elderly in India


  1. Policies and Programmes for the Elderly in India
  2. Legislations for the Elderly In India
  3. Statutory provisions for the elderly
  4. National Policy on Older Persons 


Week -10                                                                                             

Gerontological Social Work Practice                                                   MCQ's, Assignment & Questions - VIII


  1. Programmes for the Elderly in India
  2. Human Rights and Empowerment of Older people in India


Holiday 


Gerontological Social Work Practice                                                  


  1. Gerontological social work practice



Week -11                                                                                                          Exam : Short Question and Answers


Role of NGOs in Elderly Care


  1. Non-Governmental Organizations and the Elderly

        Holiday 


Role of NGOs in Elderly Care 

  1. Role of Voluntary Organisation and Association  in Elderly Care
  2. Help Age India - Objectives, Functions and Programmes

Books and references

1. Howard, M. Fillit, Kenneth Rockwood, and Kenned Woodhouse (Ed.). Brocklehurst’s textbook of geriatric medicine and gerontology, Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier, 2010.
2. Kumudini Dandekar. The Elderly in India, New Delhi: Sage Publications, 1996.
3. Sinha, J.N.P. Problems of Ageing, New Delhi: Classical Publishing Company, 1989.
4. Visweswara Rao K. Ageing in Rural India, Ambala Cantt: The Associated Publishers, 2007.

Instructor bio

 
Prof. K. Vishweshwar Rao, received M. Phil. in Social Work for work on A Study on the Problems of the Displaced Persons of Visakhapatnam Steel Project under Prof.. B. Vijayalakshmi( Andhra University )Awarded on 17-03-1988 .
 Prof. K. Vishweshwar Rao, received Ph. D. in Social Work for work on Rural Elderly in Andhra Pradesh: A study of their socio-demographic profile under Prof. B. Devi Prasad( Andhra University )Awarded on 07-07-1996 .

Course certificate

30 per cent for in course Assessment And 70 Per cent for end term proctored exam


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