Associate Professor of Social Work/Social Work Program Director Kuyper College
Common debilitating health conditions as people age include hearing and vision loss, diabetes, depression, and dementia. With these challenges comes grieving the loss of independence, along with facing discrimination. This presentation discusses disability that often accompanies aging, and how social workers can advocate for clients’ dignity, worth, and self-determination.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
Session attendees will be able to:
Articulate common debilitating health conditions that occur with aging
Session attendees will be able to:
Identify the challenges faced as an older person with one or more disabilities
Session attendees will be able to:
Describe how social workers can advocate for and empower people to live meaningful and satisfying lives as they grow older with disability
