BIO-PSYCHO-SOCIAL-SPIRITUAL ASSESSMENT ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
The Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual Assessment Assignment will integrate and apply previous conceptual knowledge and skill sets needed to competently work with older adults. You will gain an understanding of the unique demographics and how specific service needs vary for each older adult. Also, you will continue to build a knowledge base on how specific services may address the needs of each older adult based on the 8 major domains explored with the interview for a complete assessment picture of a theory-based approach combined with empathetic skills to improve the well-being and quality of life for older adults within social work practice.
INSTRUCTIONS
Complete a bio-psycho-social-spiritual model of assessment as outlined in Chapter 4 of the textbook Social Work with Older Adults. You will be required to interview an older adult, over the age of 55, and complete an assessment focusing on the 8 major domains specific to a comprehensive assessment. The presentation on Bio-psycho-social-spiritual Assessment with Older Adults and the textbook provides excellent examples of a comprehensive assessment and may be used as a point of reference.
Assess the 8 major domains including:
o Physical health
o Competence in daily living activities
o Psychological and emotional well-being
o Social functioning
o Spirituality
o Sexuality
o Financial resources
o Environmental safety
Highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each of the 8 domains
Organize paper by using APA headings and subheadings
Minimum of 2 references from scholarly sources which may include textbook
Paper must be 3-5 pages in length
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin tool.
