Do you think working with older adults means that you'll be working in a nursing home? Try again! Social workers provide support and services to older adults and their families in a diverse array of settings. Social workers assist older adults to maintain or improve their quality of life through direct services and consultation, counseling, and education. They also work as supervisors, administrators, public policy analysts, advocates, researchers, group leaders, and trainers. Some practice settings focus soley on older clients, while others serve a mix of younger and older clients.
Social Workers Make a Difference in:
| Adult Day Health Care |
Mental Health Centers |
LGBT Services |
Senior Housing
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Grandparent Caregiver Support Programs |
Skilled Nursing Homes |
| Caregiver Support Programs |
Bereavement Programs |
Nutrition Programs |
| Health Promotion and Wellness |
Community Centers |
Primary Care |
| Elder Abuse Prevention |
Education |
Planning Agencies |
| Programs for Immigrants |
Family Services |
State Legislatures |
| Transition Planning |
Home Health Care |
Geriatric Care Management |
| Veterans’ Services
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Developmental Disabilities Services |
Adult Protective Services |
| Private Clinical Practice |
Hospice and Palliative Care |
Rehabilitation Centers |
| Civic Engagement |
Hospitals and Outpatient Clinics |
Research Centers |
| Kinship Care |
Information and Referral |
Respite Programs |
| Assisted Living Facilities |
Employment and Volunteer Programs |
Senior Centers
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| Intergenerational Programs |
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services
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