This is an presentation on older adults. This assignment will provide you with the opportunity to explore social work practice in response to a health problem/health behavior, and focus on health promotion. This presentation should: (1) demonstrate social work practice (techniques and intervention); (2) description of behaviors related to their issue; and (3) treatment plan for addressing coping and health promotion
The paper should include:
1. A description of the health problem: definition, incidence, and/or prevalence in the general population; population groups that are most affected (gender, age, ethnic minority, SES, etc.) and why; etiology of the problem (bio-psychosocial factors that contribute); association with other diseases; course of the illness/health problem, including prognosis. 2. Issue surrounding treatment (types of treatment available; side effects from treatment, access and cost of treatment, treatment decision-making, ethical issues regarding treatment). 3. Impact of the health problem on the individuals, family or larger social network. In some instances, it may be relevant to discuss the impact of the health problem on the community. 4. Identify psychosocial issues related to the problem and the implications for social work intervention which encompasses relevant theory, research, and practice. failure to include these information will result in a low grade. Include 5 journal research article references and 6 internet resources