Type: Research paper
Subject: Social Work and Human Services
Purpose:
This research paper is designed for you to closely examine and develop a better understanding of an age-related issue or challenge. Despite the global awareness of the baby boomers and our anticipated ‘aged society’, older adults have been viewed as a forgotten area of practice, largely because society is unaware of the complex challenges they face. Completing this assignment will broaden your understanding of older adults by not only researching a particular issue but will strengthen your understanding of the integral role social workers have with this population.
Completing this assessment will help you achieve the following learning outcomes:
-Identify and understand a specific issue or challenge faced by older adults, informal caregivers and/or the broader social and healthcare system
-Critically examine and evaluate the challenges faced by older adults
Identify and explore implications for social work practice as it relates to the chosen topic
-Find and use suitable and relevant research and scholarly evidence to support the issues discussed in the research paper
Instructions:
-The key objective for this assignment is for you to demonstrate your understanding of the aging experience and gerontological social work while applying and expanding on your research and academic writing skills.
The research paper will examine an issue or challenge related to the aging experience and should include the following:
*Detailed examination of the issue or challenge and its impact on the older adult population
*Discussion of how the issue or challenge may impact the future of senior (considering the increase of the older adult population)
*Discuss implications for social work practice
Details of the Research Paper:
A minimum of 10 academic sources used
Proper APA usage
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Title: Age-Related Challenges and Implications for Social Work Practice: A Critical Examination
Abstract
Older adults are facing several age-related issues and challenges that require a critical examination of their implications for social work practice. This research paper aims to examine the impact of age-related issues and challenges on the older adult population and the future of seniors considering the projected increase in the older adult population. The paper also discusses the implications for social work practice in addressing the identified challenges. Through a comprehensive review of literature, ten academic sources were used to inform the discussion. The findings indicate that older adults are facing several challenges, including social isolation, financial insecurity, elder abuse, and ageism. These challenges have significant implications for social work practice, and social workers must employ a person-centered approach to address the challenges and promote the wellbeing of older adults.
Keywords: Age-Related Challenges, Implications, Social Work Practice, Older Adults.
Introduction
The global population is aging, with older adults projected to make up a significant proportion of the population in the coming years. Despite the awareness of this trend, older adults are still viewed as a forgotten area of practice, with society unaware of the complex challenges they face. As the older adult population continues to grow, social workers must understand the age-related issues and challenges that they face and be prepared to address them. This paper aims to critically examine the impact of age-related issues and challenges on the older adult population and their implications for social work practice.
Age-Related Issues and Challenges
Social Isolation
Social isolation is
