Biopsychosocial Holistic Approach With Elderly/Aging Clients

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Discussion: Biopsychosocial Holistic Approach With Elderly/Aging Clients

As you know, social workers look at a given client holistically. They examine the biological, psychological, social, spiritual, and cultural factors that influence the client’s situation or behavior. As such, they receive insight into the whole person, rather than focusing on just one domain. Why might this perspective be especially valuable when working with the elderly/aging population? And in what ways might social work interventions incorporate this holistic approach?

In this Discussion, you analyze why the holistic perspective might be needed for working with elderly/aging adults. You then select an intervention for use with this population and consider the extent to which it approaches the client holistically.

To Prepare

Review the Learning Resources on interventions with elderly/aging adults.

Access the Clinical Social Work Interventions link in the Learning Resources.

On that site, explore three different interventions for use with elderly/aging adults. Select one that you can see yourself using in practice with elderly/aging clients. Do not use an intervention that you have chosen previously. Note that you may also do additional research in the Walden Library to select a different intervention beyond those listed on the site.

Consider how the intervention you selected might help you address wellness holistically.

By Day 3

Explain the significance of addressing wellness holistically with the elderly/aging population. Then, identify and describe your selected intervention for this population. In what ways is the intervention you chose holistic?

By Day 6

Respond to at least two colleagues who chose a different intervention and provide insight and/or feedback.

Use the Learning Resources to support your posts. Make sure to provide APA citations and a reference list.