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This assignment can be used in required social work practice classes at the generalist level to illustrate assessment and intervention with a bereaved older adult who appears to be confused and deteriorating. The Advanced Gero Social Work Practice Guide (Curriculum Resource Examples) identifies this assignment can be used to measure student attainment of the advanced gero practice behavior 2.1.7—Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment and 2.1.10(b)—Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.