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Gerontology 103 - Course Outline at a Glance
Fall Semester 2016
( 9/1/16-12/15/16)
Instructor: Nancy Schier Anzelmo MSG
Sacramento State University Gerontology Department
Date
9/116-
Content/Objectives
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Overview of class syllabus & the
course requirements for all
assignments
Readings/Reflection Writing/
Class assignments
Welcome to Gerontology
103
Student profile
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Define Ageism in society and the
challenges faced by the older adult
population;
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Service learning assignment and
required paperwork
Overview & History of GCM;
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Define the difference
between Care Management
and Case Management
Ethics and Geriatric care
management
Aging in the Next Millennium:
what the future holds
Strength Based Model
Review state and federal
regulations regarding privacy
and confidentiality;
Determine how to analyze
ethical dilemmas and how to
resolve them;
Apply knowledge of the
GCM's code of ethics and
Standard of Practice
Cress-chapter.1 & 2
Ranch & Goldfield –
chapter. 1
Strength Based Model
 Defining Strengths
 Strengths Model Principles
 Strengths model vs. medical
model
 Schematic Model of Intervention
 The Strengths Model of Care
 Discuss Service Learning
assignment and criteria
 Demonstrate knowledge of
defining characteristics in the
generations/cohort groups
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9/15/16
Geriatric Assessment - Psychosocial,
Functional, Physiological
Care Planning
Incorporating a spiritual perspective
Care management: A strengths based
approach to mental wellness
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9/22/16
Cress - chapters. 5, & 8
Ronch & Goldfield
chapter 4
In class assignment- case
study
Define the purpose and components
of a comprehensive geriatric
assessment: intake, assessment
and goal setting.
Identify practice guidelines to collect
personal and family information.
Ethnic and cultural considerations in
care management
Define the role of spirituality
Define and describe the biological,
physical, cognitive, psychological
and social changes commonly
associated with aging and
disabilities;
Discuss the measurement of
Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) and
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
(IADL's);
and Cognitive Impairment
Discuss Strength Model Principles
Holistic vs biomedical approaches
Service Learning Assignment- Class
meets off site
Please meet in the lobby of
The Rivers Edge Retirement Community.
Please park across the street in the the
Larkspur Hotel lot and walk over to the front
entrance of the community. ALL students
must be present in class.
Practice Functions:
Class will meet at 5:30 p.m. at
the following location:
The Rivers Edge
641 Feature Drive,
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-921-1970
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Psychosocial and Functional
Assessment, and Care Planning
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10/6/16
Ronch & Goldfield –
chapters 4 & 9
Identify the key components of a
psychosocial and functional
Sac CT Online assignment:
assessment Determine the process
First journal
to administer, and interpret a
validated and reliable tool which will Due by 5:00 pm
assess psychosocial and functional
assessment.
Discuss the measurement of ADL’s
Discuss and recognize the practice
of safe, appropriate, and effective
medications in older adults;
Understand the healthcare programs
of Medicare, Medicaid, VA, Social
Security, long term care insurance;
private pay options
Describe the definitions and
epidemiology of cognitive
impairment and mental disorders
Apply knowledge to determine the
appropriate assessments and tools,
when determining diagnosis;
Apply knowledge when developing
behavioral goals of treatment for
care plan;
Define Strengths
Define and describe the
differences/similarities of senior
living arrangements.
Discuss the strengths Model and the
care management flow chart
Care Planning – Ethnic and Cultural
Support Systems, Maximizing health,
well being and Goal setting
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Cress – chapters 3, & 4
Cress – chapters 6, & 12
Ronch & Goldfield –
chapters 10 & 13
Ethnic and cultural considerations in
care management
Develop Strength Based Model
goals and person-centered and
directed care goals;
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10/13/16
Recognize the continuity of service
and effective communication
techniques
Apply knowledge to access services
and local resources for client/
caregivers to meet personal goals,
maximize function, maintain
independence, and live in their
preferred / least restrictive
environment
Discuss the measurement of ADL’s
Discuss and recognize the practice
of safe, appropriate, and effective
medications in older adults;
Understand the healthcare programs
of Medicare, Medicaid, VA, Social
Security, long term care insurance;
private pay options
Care Planning - Formal & Informal
Support Systems
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Identify practice guidelines for
linking clients to informal assistance
and formal support.
Develop Strength Based Model
goals and person-centered and
directed care goals;
Cress - chapter. 9
Ronch & Goldfield Chapters
6&8
Explore the role of the care manager
in relation to the care partner and
the client.
Define and describe types of
environmental living options.
Determine how to set a successful
goal
Mapping of a support system
Develop an Eco Map
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10/20/16
Moving an Elder/ Late Life Relocation
Cress – chapters. 7 & 20
Global Aging- Autonomy and Consumer
Empowerment
Ronch & Goldfield chapters
2 & 14
 Linking clients to support networks
 Identify the effect of relocation
 Discuss the concept of adequate
housing and the environment in
other countries;
 Define and discuss the similarities
and differences between formal
and informal support services;
 Discuss the function of a relocation
assessment and the role of informal
networks
 Assimilate a general knowledge of
the US and various countries with
older adults with cognitive
impairment.
 Prepare for emergencies or
disasters
 Define family dynamics, ecosystem mapping, naturally
occurring helpers and informal
assessments
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Supporting Clients Quality of Life
Technologies that support Aging in
Place
Strength Based Healthcare
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Cress –Chapters 10, & 11
Ronch & Goldfield –
chapter 3
Discuss the components of a holistic
w quality of life and an assessment
of it.;
Identify and integrate cultural,
religious, spiritual values/norms into
the care management decision
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making process;
Define the process of a
technological assessment and
solutions
Define the role of social engagement
Apply knowledge of continuum of
care resources and the role of
technology for family caregivers;
Cress – chapters 21, 22, 23
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Advocacy
1) Discuss the inter-organizational aspects
of agency coordination and organizational
development;
2) Define models of geriatric care
management;
3) Explore the factors affecting agency
collaboration;
4) Describe need assessment methods and
identifying a niche and target groups;
5) Discuss the development of fee-forservice care management;
6) Describe the planning process and the
stakeholder analysis;
7) Describe the marketing strategic planning
process combining both internal and
external factors;
8) Describe the balance of practitioner and
client;
9) Describe the integrating business
planning process and the stakeholder
analysis.
10) Define the components of a business
plan;
11) Discuss management and
organizational problems;
11/10/16
All students to meet for site for a class
celebration at the Rivers Edge
Ronch & Goldfield
chapter 12
Third Journal Due
4/13/16 by 5:00 pm on
Sac CT
In class assignment: Case
Study
Class to meet at The Rivers
Edge
641 Feature Drive
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-921-1970
DUE: Research paper
11/17/16
Care Management Credentialing
Cress Chapter 13
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Ronch & Goldfield
Chapter 7
Mediation and Care Management
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Explore care management
credentialing
Define the motivation for care
management credentials
Discuss the guidelines for advocacy
Identify the components of a
successful intervention
Determine the use of Mediation vs
facilitation
Describe the 4 A’s of advocacy
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11/24/16
Happy Thanksgiving – No class
12/1/16
The Business of Geriatric Care
Management
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12/8/16
Create a SWOT analysis
Define Models of geriatric care
management
 Describe needs assessment
methodology
 Discuss the development of a fee for
service business
 Fee for service vs non profit setting
 Describe a stakeholder analysis
 Identify agency collaboration and
support
The Business of Geriatric Care
Management
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Discuss the inter-organizational
aspects of agency coordination and
organizational development
Creating a business plan
Marketing Care Management
Feasibility and financial modeling
Understand the various Revenue
sources
Implementation and activation of a
business
Implement a Competition analysis
Define Branding and re branding
techniques
Cress
Chapters
13 & 14 &
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SWOT
analysis
assignment
Service
Learning
Logs DUE
Cress
chapters
16, 17 & 18
Take home
final exam
TAKE HOME FINAL EXAM given at the
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end of class
12/15/16
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Final Exam Due in class at
5:15 pm
Congratulations- you have made it
through the process of care
management and outcome based
implementation!!!
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