Courses
SOWK7720 Social Work with Older People (3 units)
- Medium of Instruction:
- Cantonese
This course provides students with an understanding of the ageing process and its implications for social work practice. Social deprivation and difficulties faced by the elderly will be explored especially in the local context. The existing social welfare, medical, housing and employment policy and services for elderly in Hong Kong will be critically examined, together with consideration of alternatives in social service delivery.