CSW-G case studies
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The NASW Certified Social Worker in Gerontology (CSW-G) is a voluntary advanced practice specialty credential offered through the NASW Credentialing Center, one of the specialty areas NASW names alongside hospice and palliative care, administration, healthcare, case management, youth and family, and addictions. It is aimed at social workers who already hold a degree and a license and who want national recognition for practice with older adults. The CSW-G case studies are 5 cases and about 3,648 words.
1Refusing Wound Care With Mild Cognitive Impairment
Margaret, 82, lives alone in a rural two-story house with a space heater and no reliable transportation. Her daughter, who lives 90 minutes away, calls the area agency on aging after finding a 3 cm open ulcer on Margaret's left foot and no food in the refrigerator.
582 words, about 3 min2Large Cash Withdrawals and a New Power of Attorney
Alvarez, 78, has mild vascular dementia (MoCA 20/30) and lives with his 27-year-old grandson, who became his durable power of attorney four months ago. A bank teller flags a 9,500 cash withdrawal and reports that Mr.
781 words, about 4 min3Discharge Destination When the Patient and Family Disagree
Chen, 88, is hospitalized after a fall at home with no fracture. She has mild cognitive impairment (MoCA 21/30), hypertension, and osteoarthritis.
772 words, about 4 min4Family Request for Nondisclosure of a Terminal Diagnosis
Park, 76, immigrated from Korea 30 years ago and speaks limited English. He has metastatic pancreatic cancer, an estimated prognosis of three to six months, and moderate pain.
764 words, about 4 min5Caregiver Aggression and Respite Resistance
Nguyen, 68, cares for her husband, 84, who has vascular dementia and recent physical aggression during bathing and dressing. She has hypertension, insomnia, and a PHQ-9 score of 17.
749 words, about 4 min