Information Package / Course Catalogue
Gerontological Social Services
Course Code: YB211
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Social and psychological problems encountered in old age, theoretical ideas about the social and socio-psychological dimensions of old age, socio-economic status of elderly people, their relations with their families, social policies for the welfare of elderly people, examples of working and retirement periods, the need for social and health services, the elderly It is aimed to provide information on issues related to well-being and quality of life.

Course Content

Elderly Individual and social life in old age Elderly welfare in social work Elderly Service practices for the elderly The elderly, social service and social service process Working with the elderly person Working with the elderly's family and relatives Working with other social support systems Social services for the elderly I Social services for the elderly II For the elderly institutional social policy for the elderly Life encryption of the elderly General assessment.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Saniye Seda ÜNSAL
Learning Outcomes
1.Decides on the basic concepts and approaches in gerontology
2.Defines the basic concepts of gerontology.
3.Describes the development of Gerontology in Turkey and in the world.
4.Explains the relationships between the basic concepts of gerontology.
5.Analyzes the basic concepts and approaches of social services.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Canatan, A. Sosyal Yönleriyle Yaşlılık, Palme Yayınevi, Ankara, 2008.
2.Yanardağ, U., Zubaroğlu Yanardağ, M. Yaşlılık ve Sosyal Hizmet, Nika Yayınları, Ankara, 2019
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Discussion of Gerontology and Social Work Concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Age, Aging, Old Age Definitions And Theories Of Aging
Week 3 - Theoretical
Social Life of Old Age
Week 4 - Theoretical
Theories of Aging
Week 5 - Theoretical
Problems Encountered İn Old Age
Week 6 - Theoretical
Old Age Quality Of Life
Week 7 - Theoretical
Rights-Based Work İn The Elderly + Mid-term
Week 8 - Theoretical
To Teach The Elderly Daily Life Skills + Midterm exam evaluation
Week 9 - Theoretical
Important Diseases İn Old Age
Week 10 - Theoretical
Religion / Spirituality And Social Work İn Old Age
Week 11 - Theoretical
Active And Healthy Living
Week 12 - Theoretical
Neglect And Abuse İn Old Age
Week 13 - Theoretical
Social Rehabilitation Services For The Elderly
Week 14 - Theoretical
Social Rehabilitation Services For The Elderly
Week 15 - Theoretical
Discussion of Outcomes Within the Scope of Gerontological Social Work Course
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory151245
Midterm Examination112113
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)69
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
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4
3
3
3
3
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3
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4
4
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3
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4
3
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4
4
4
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4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026