Title: Research characteristics associated with older adults.
Course: Family and Human Services II (19999-II) > Section: Providing Care for Older Adults

Research should include

- changing physical abilities (e.g., strength and mobility)
- increase in dependency
- physical and mental healthcare needs
- family and social issues (e.g., isolation, hunger, transportation, digital divide)
- financial concerns.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are the characteristics of older adults?
- What information would assist in addressing care requirements for older adults?
- What resources address the needs of older adults?

Communication

- How do needs requirements address a client’s specific characteristics?
- When would a professional provide care based on a physical or a social trait?
- How could a professional develop a plan of care for an older adult?

Leadership

- How could a professional share resources about older adults with colleagues?
- Why would a professional create a plan of care to address client needs?

Management

- How might one use information to develop training programs for workers to understand the needs of older adults?
- What kinds of training is available with regard to providing services for older adults?