Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Gerontologic Social Work
Course Code
LUSDK_278
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Health care sciences and services
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Anita Ābele
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, socdk@rsu.lv, +371 67061575
About Study Course
Objective
Enhance students to acquire knowledge of the science of gerontology, the content of geriatric and gerontological social work and to develop professional skills in social work with elderly people.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basics of social work, Biomedical aspects of human functioning, Developmental psychology, Social psychology, etc.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knowledge of the content of gerontology, geriatrics and gerontological social work; bio-psycho-social characteristics of the elderly, psychological characteristics, social problems and needs of the elderly (Orem’s self-care theory, Henderson’s need theory, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, etc.) will allow students to prepare professionally for social work with the target group.
Skills
1.Identify the social problems, needs and resources of the elderly at three levels of practice (micro, meso, macro); apply the method of assessing self-care, independence and self-sufficient living skills or any other method for assessing clients and determine the level of care.
Competences
1.Ability to assess the functional abilities of the elderly people, self-care, independence and independent life skills, and to offer social services appropriate to their needs; the ability to communicate professionally and negotiate with the elderly people, while respecting their age-specific characteristics and needs.
Assessment
Individual work
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Grade
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Individual work |
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Independently develop a set of gerontological social work activities or other occupational activities for elderly people in accordance with the assessment of clients' self-care, independence and independent life skills and the specified level of care; prepare a presentation and prepare for a seminar. Upon completion of the study course, fill in the course evaluation questionnaire.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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2.
Examination |
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Activity in lectures and classes, assessment for the independent work assignment and its presentation during the seminar, where the completion of the following tasks is taken into account:
1. In accordance with the Instrument for the Evaluation of Customer's Self-Care, Independence and Independent Life Skills or other method of customer assessment; a customer assessment has been carried out and the level of care has been determined: 20%;
2. A care/rehabilitation plan has been developed: 20%;
3. A schedule of activities and services for the client has been drawn up for one month: 20%;
4. The presentation shows the result (the level of care for the client; rehabilitation/care plan and a time schedule) and gives the opinion related to difficulties encountered in evaluating the customer; developing a care/rehabilitation plan, etc.: 20%;
5. Has actively participated in the seminar, provided full answers to the additional questions of both the course members and the lecturer: 20%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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The concept of global ageing and the social problems of ageing
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The science of gerontology and socio-psychological aspects of gerontology
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Social policy and social services for elderly people in Latvia
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Psychosocial portrait of the elderly
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Social problems and needs of the elderly
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Methods of gerontological social work
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Geriatrics and health care
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Care and rehabilitation of the elderly
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Peculiarities of communication with the elderly
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Assessment of the functional capacity of the elderly
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Assessment of self-care, independence and independent life skills of the elderly
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Planning social services and attracting resources
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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The concept of global ageing and the social problems of ageing
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Social policy and social services for elderly people in Latvia
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Social problems and needs of the elderly
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Geriatrics and health care
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Peculiarities of communication with the elderly
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Peculiarities of communication with the elderly
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Assessment of the functional capacity of the elderly
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Assessment of self-care, independence and independent life skills of the elderly
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Planning social services and attracting resources
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Planning social services and attracting resources
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Jankovska M., 2019. Vecumdienas. Pētījums par senioru dzīvi Latvijā. Rīga: Creative Media Baltic
2.
Jansone I. Dambe I., 2016. Sociālā rehabilitācija krīzes situāciju pārvarēšanā veciem cilvēkiem sociālās aprūpes institūcijā. PPSC “Aisma” 3.izd.
Additional Reading
1.
Zrinščak S., Lawrence S., 2016. Active Ageing and Demographic Change: Challenges for social work and social policy. Taylor&Francis
2.
Lawrence S., Torres S., 2016. Older People and Migration. Taylor&Francis
3.
Krakovjaks P., Kšižanovskis D., Modliņska A., 2018. Slimnieka ārstēšana, aprūpe un rehabilitācija mājas apstākļos: Hroniskas slimības. Rīga: Zinātne
Other Information Sources
1.
Eiropas komisija. 2021. Zaļā grāmata par novecošanu. Paaudžu solidaritātes un savstarpējās atbildības veicināšana.
2.
Moors M. 2018. Sociālā darba ar veciem cilvēkiem specifika: praktiķu pieredzes apkopojums. Sociālais darbs Latvijā Nr.1/2018; 9.
3.
RSU Aktualitātes. Latvijas pētnieki izzinājuši Covid-19 ietekmi uz gados vecākiem iedzīvotājiem, 06.10.2020.
4.
D. Paskaleva and S. Tufkova, 2017. Social and Medical Problems of the Elderly, Journal of Gerontology & Geriatric Research, Volume 6 , Issue 3.