multigenerational, caregiving, families, hbse, macro practice
This case study is useful for understanding family dynamics across three generations and identifying strategies to support family caregivers. Although most relevant to generalist practice or Human Behavior and the Social Environment curriculum, it does raise some macro issues as well. The Advanced Gero Social Work Practice Guide (Curriculum Resource Examples) identifies this case study to support students’ attainment of the advanced gero practice behavior 2.1.7—Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment.