Case Studies
Case studies are an effective pedagogical approach for infusing gerontology, appreciated by both faculty and students as a way to apply gerontological knowledge and skills in the classroom setting. The ones listed here were developed by participants of the Cycle 1 Curriculum Development Institute Program and GeroRich Project and can be readily infused into your foundation courses. The case studies are organized by topic.
Domain 1. Values, Ethics and Theoretical Perspectives
Discharge Planning, Northwestern State University
Multigenerational Issues and Caregiving, Hood College
Vang Xiou, California State University Fresno
Hospice Social Work: Nutrition and Hydration, University of Oklahoma
Domain 2. Assessment
"George," McMaster University
"Gracie Jones," Brescia University
"Mr. Neale," McMaster University
"Mr. and Mrs. J," McMaster University
Multigenerational Family Dynamics, University of Washington
The Sanchez Family, Fordham University
"Ruth," Arkansas State University
Caregiving and Alzheimer's Disease, Arkansas State University
Assessment of Dementia
Multigenerational Issues and Caregiving, Hood College
Three Case Studies/Role Plays, Yeshiva University
Working with Vulnerable Adults: Three Vignettes, University of Minnesota
Grandparenting and Social Work Roles, Shepherd College
Domain 3. Intervention
Immigrant Ethnic Older Adults & Intergenerational Relationships, McMaster University
Caregiving and Alzheimer's Disease, Arkansas State University
Hospice Social Work: Caregiver Stress, University of Oklahoma
Mrs. S Case Study for Practice Courses, University of Wyoming
The Senior Center Group, Fordham University
Modifying the Environment
Hospice Social Work: Nutrition and Hydration, University of Oklahoma
Mrs. J’s Emergency Room Visit, Fordham University
Domain 4. Policies and Programs
How Policy Impacts Practice: Role Play, Metro State College of Denver
The Senior Center Group, Fordham University
Modifying the Environment
Mrs. J’s Emergency Room Visit, Fordham University
Mrs. Frost and the Roles Social Workers Play, Warren Wilson College
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