10. Describe three non- traditional settings for gerontological social work. What specific skills do you think social workers need to add to their repertoire in order to succeed in these settings?
What will be an ideal response?
There can be variance in this answer – but three non-traditional settings might by legal offices, integrated health care, pre-retirement planning offices. Additional skills include language literacy in each of the different areas, e.g. legalese, medical language, language of retirement options and finances, interprofessional collaboration skills, etc.
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