Gerontology Community Resources

This assignment accounts for 90 points of your final grade. You are to identify five social support resources in your community that are geared toward and beneficial to older adults (>age 65).

The summary is to be a maximum of 8 pages not including the title and reference pages which are required. There is a minimum of 5 references. Be aware of the need to properly paraphrase or quote information from written documents of the facilities. Don’t forget to include reference for demographic information!

I. Describe community where you live (urban/rural, percentage of population by age and income, etc.)

II. Identify 5 resources geared toward older adults, one for each of the levels of care listed. In your own words (do not copy and paste from facility website or brochure) describe the services provided.

a. Independent Self-care

b. Acute care discharge

c. Long-term care

d. Family caregiving

e. End of life care

III. Discuss the following:

a. Are the resources accessible to all older adults in your community? Why or why not?

b. Could an aging adult seamlessly transition from each level of resource (continuum of care)?

c. What additional resources might be needed in your community to enhance the older adults’ safety and quality of life?

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