Social Work with Older Adults: Videos

Explaining that communication changes at different stages of development, this program teaches techniques for communicating with people of different ages. It reviews the basic elements of interpersonal communication; examines the communication abilities of infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, and adults; and teaches how to adjust one's communication style to communicate effectively with each age group.

For the first time in American history, "the old old" -- those over 85 -- are now the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population. Medical advances have enabled an unprecedented number of Americans to live longer, healthier lives. But for millions of elderly, living longer can also mean a debilitating physical decline that often requires an immense amount of care. And just as more care is needed, fewer caregivers are available to provide it. In "Living Old," FRONTLINE investigates this national crisis and explores the new realities of aging in America

"This program addresses a number of elder abuse-related topics, including the embezzlement of elders' funds by family members; the criminal neglect and endangerment of housebound and bedridden elders by their children and friends; and alleged mercy killings of terminally ill elders by their spouses. The case of a senior-stalker who murdered over a dozen elderly women and the story of a parent-abuser turned elder-advocate are also represented."--Container.