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Case Study: Choose a specific problem, issue, or need relevant to social work practice with older adults. The topic should relate to a specific aging population at risk or a diverse population, and reflect a socio-economic justice issue. Choose a topic or focus within a topic which is new to you.

For example: Elders living at or below the poverty level; the increased need for services to the chemically dependent elder; lack of home care services to the Hispanic elder population; the need for health care facilities for south east Asian elders with dementia; lack of transportation for rural elders; the need for affordable housing for low income frail elders; long term care needs of gay and lesbian elders; lack of services for elders with developmental disabilities, etc..

Questions:

Description of the Problem that Necessitated the Policy

1. What is the nature of the problem?
2. How widespread is it?
3. How many people are affected by it?
4. Who is affected and how?
5. What are the causes of the problem?