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Gerontology 103 - Section 2 - Course Outline – Spring Semester – Jan. 23 - May 12, 2017
Date / Content/Objectives / Readings/Reflection Writing1/26 / 1) Overview of class syllabus & Course requirements;
2) History of GCM;
3) Demonstrate knowledge of defining characteristics in the generations/cohorts and the corresponding issues for care managers; / Power Point (P.P.) #1 & 2
2/2 / 1) Ageism and the challengesof communication within the older adult population;
2) Define the purpose/role/components of GCM
- Management Content Domains
1) Defining Strengths
- Strengths Model Principles
- Strengths model vs. medical model
- Schematic Model of Intervention
- Strengths Inventory
Quiz #1
P.P. #3
You Tube Video
Handouts
2/9 / Assessment - Psychosocial, Functional, Physiological, Medications/Nutritional
1)Define the purpose and components of a
interdisciplinary comprehensive geriatric assessment;
2) Use knowledge about how to collect personal and family information without judgment or bias;
3) Define and describe the biological, physical, cognitive, psychological and social changes commonly associated with aging and disabilities;
4) Know and discuss the measurement of Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL's);
Psychopathology of Aging/Cognitive Impairment
1) Define and describe the definitions and epidemiology of cognitive impairment and mental disorders
2) Apply knowledge to determine the appropriate assessments and tools, when determining diagnosis;
3) Apply knowledge when developing behavioral goals of treatment for care plan;
4) Be knowledge about medications prescribed and the effects on the older adult; / Cress - chps. 4
P.P.#4
Group Activity
Handouts
Video
2/16 / Assessment Cont.- Transitional, Environment, Financial/Legal, Informal Support, Quality of Life
1) Use knowledge to choose, administer, and interpret a validated and reliable tool which will assess cognition, physical function, mood, nutrition, pain, falls risk;
2) Discuss and recognize the practice of safe, appropriate, and effective medications in older adults;
3) Understand and be knowledgeable about the different healthcare programs of Medicare, Medicaid, VA, Social Security, long term care insurance;
4) Define and describe the differences/similarities of environmental living -
4) Discuss Service Learning criteria / Cress - chps. 5 & 9
Quiz #2
P.P. #5
Group Activity
Handouts
2/23 / Off -Sight - The Chateau at Capitol Ave-Service Learning
Parking is on street - try to car pool. The class will meet in the lobby of The Chateau (assisted living) / Practice Functions:
Eco/geno mapping
Handouts
Class will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the following location:
2701 Capitol Ave., Sacramento, CA 95816
916-447-4444
2/28
Assignment Due / Tuesday - Reflective Writing- Journal #1 with Eco-map; due by 5:00 p.m. Sact.CT
3/2 / Care Planning - Formal & Informal Support Systems
1) Develop treatment plans based on Strength Based Model and on person-centered and directed care goals;
2) Apply knowledge in clinical situations where standard treatment recommendations, based on best evidence, should be modified with regard to the older adult's preferences and treatment/care goals, life expectancy, functional status;
3) Recognize the need for continuity of treatment and communication across the spectrum of services and during transitions between care settings;
4) Communicate and collaborate with older adults, their caregivers, healthcare professionals and other direct care workers to incorporate specific information into the team care planning and implementation;
5) Apply knowledge to access and explain the availability and effectiveness of resources for client and caregivers that help them meet personal goals, maximize function, maintain independence, and live in their preferred and/or least restrictive environment / Cress - chps.10 & 11
P.P. #6
Group Activities
Handouts
Video
3/9 / Care Planning con't - Formal & Informal Support Systems
Same as Above / Cress - chps. 8, 12
Quiz #3
P.P.#7
Handouts
Group Activity
Video
3/14
Assignment Due / Case Study #1 – Due Tuesday by 5:00 p.m. SacCt
3/16 / Global Environment for Ageing- Ethnic & Cultural
1) Define and discuss the concept of adequate housing and a safe and enabling environment in developed and developing countries;
2) Understand the theories of active ageing and ageing in place in varying countries;
3) Define and discuss the similarities and differences between formal and informal support services amongst varying countries;
4) Be knowledgeable about environmental and sustainable Age-Friendly Cities;
5 ) Be knowledgeable of how other countries assimilate older adults with cognitive impairments within proper housing;
Mid-Term Exam / Cress - chp. 6
P.P. #8
Group Activity
Mid-Term Exam
3/23 / Spring Break
3/28
Assignment Due / Tuesday – Reflective Journal #2 Due by 5:00 p.m. SacCT
3/30
Assignment Due / Global Presentations & Paper Due in Class / Power Point Presentations.
4/6 / Family dynamics & Clinical Issues - Family conflicts & mediation
1) Demonstrate awareness of traditional and non-traditional family structures;
2) Use knowledge about the designated family member roles;
3) Identify and integrate cultural, religious, spiritual values/norms into the care management decision making process;
4) Apply knowledge of interpersonal communication and family process to develop clear communication between the older adult, family member(s), and caregiving community;
5) Understand Aging within the family system, intergenerational relationships, difficulty family dynamics;
6) Apply knowledge of continuum of care resources for family caregivers; / Cress: chps. 22, 23, 24
Quizz #3
P.P. #9
Handouts
Group Activity
4/11 Tuesday
Assignment Due / Reflective Journal #3-Due Tuesday, by 5p.m. SacCt
4/13 / Family dynamics & Clinical Issues (con't)- Family conflicts & mediation
; / Cress - chap.7, 20
Guest Speaker
Video
Group Activity
4/20
Assignment Due / Off -Sight - The Chateau at Rivers Edge-Service Learning
Celebration- Ending Phase
The Chateau at Rivers Edge- ALL students must attend
All Research papers Due at the start of class.
4/25
Assignment Duje / Case Study #2 –Due Tuesday by 5:00pm SacCt
4/27 / Care Management - Cognitive Impairment
1) Describe the epidemiology of cognitive impairment and mental disorders
2) Apply knowledge to determine the appropriate assessments and tools, when determining diagnosis;
3) Apply knowledge when developing behavioral goals of treatment for care plan;
4) Be knowledge about medications prescribed and the effects on the older adult; / Cress - chp. 21
P.P. #10
5/4 / Ethics
1)Define and describe an ethical dilemma;
2) Understand the difference between a client's needs and the client's wants, and the ability to strive for resolution when there are conflicting needs between the two;
3) Define and describe the conflict between the client's safety and the client's autonomy;
4)Be knowledgeable of and abide by all state and federal regulations regarding privacy and confidentiality;
5) Apply knowledge to analyze ethical dilemmas and how to resolve them;
6) Be knowledgeable of the GCM's code of ethics and Standard of Practice / Cress - chp. 2
Quiz #4
P.P. #11
Video
Handouts
Group Activity
5/11 / Credentials/Business
1) Understand the philosophy and motivation for credentialing
2) What is credentialing
3) Issues with credentialing
The Business of Geriatric Care Management
1) Discuss the inter-organizational aspects of agency coordination and organizational development;
2) Define models of geriatric care management;
3) Explore the factors affecting agency collaboration; / Cress: Chap. 13 & 19
P.P. #12
Video
Group Activity
5/15-19 / Final Exam