1. What are some specific needs/challenges for family caregivers?
As a Social Worker, what are important diversity considerations (ethnic, race, gender, sexual orientation) in working with families/caregivers?
Please share any other thoughts you have after reviewing the readings.
minimum of 200 words. APA
Question 1 References
https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/23190
https://www.aplaceformom.com/caregiver-resources/articles/how-different-cultures-care-for-seniors
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/home-and-community-services/self-neglect
https://www.socialworkers.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=aUwQL98exRM%3D&portalid=0
2. The links below provide some examples of caregiver support and in-home supportive services in California.
https://dpss.lacounty.gov/en/senior-and-disabled/ihss.html
Please research what resources are available in your state of Ohio, Mahoning county or city relating to caregiver support and in-home supportive services. Please share what resources you found as part of your discussion post. In your state of Ohio, are there sufficient resources available for caregivers and in-home support for older adults? If not, what additional resources are needed?
minimum of 200 words. APA
Question 3
· What are some of the possible community care options available for older adults?
· What are some of the benefits and challenges for older adults and their families when considering out-of-home placement?
· In what ways does culture impact an older adult or family’s decisions regarding in-home care vs out of home placement?
· Please share any other thoughts you have after reviewing the readings.
minimum of 200 words APA
Question 3 References
https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/23190
https://www.socialworkers.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=cwW7lzBfYxg%3D&portalid=0
https://anha.org/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-nursing-home-social-worker/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2019/07/26/despite-their-importance-many-nursing-homes-lack-social-workers/?sh=42f8f3eb2e5e
https://www.caring.com/caregivers/elder-care-options-for-senior-living-arrangements/
https://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/JF19p18.shtml
https://www.aplaceformom.com/caregiver-resources/articles/how-different-cultures-care-for-seniors
Sample State Resources for Older Adults
https://aging.ca.gov/Programs_and_Services/
https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/medicaid-chip-programs-services/programs-seniors-aging
https://aging.ohio.gov/find-services/ohio-department-of-aging