Exploring Elderly Issues for the LCSW & MFT Exam
The US Census estimates that in 2010, there were over 38 million people aged 65 and older living in the United States. As Baby Boomers continue to age, this number and the proportion of the population it represents will certainly grow. Despite these facts, many therapists out there (myself included) haven't been trained to and likely won't work directly with an elderly population. This can make test questions about working with the elderly tricky. Here's one way this topic can show up in a test item. Sample: A 67 year-old woman approaches a therapist in a community center and requests