This course provides students with an understanding of the ageing process and its implications for social work practice. Social deprivation, social inequalities and difficulties faced by older people will be explored, especially in the local context. The existing social welfare, medical, housing and employment policy  and services for the older people in Hong Kong will be critically examined, together with consideration of alternatives in social service delivery. This course also introduces different social work intervention approaches to working with older people with an emphasis on promoting psychological well-being and strengthening social support.