Practice of Social Work with Older Adults
«“The Practice of Social Work with Older Adults is a book full of important life lessons and a preview of the potential for meaningful social work practice with older people and their families.”
— Deborah Waldrop, Ph.D., LMSW, Professor, University at Buffalo School of Social Work
“…filled with essential factual information and tips for clinical practice, [this] book communicates the joy and fulfillment that can come with a lifetime of devotion to the special needs of older adults and their families.”
— William E. Haley, Ph.D., Professor, School of Aging Studies, University of South Florida
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With the rapid growth of the aging population, the need for geriatric social workers is at an all-time high. This resource for students and practitioners addresses the critical demand head-on by illuminating the many rewards, challenges, and opportunities for social workers to provide counseling, care management, and support to older adults. Les mer
With features that include key points for each chapter and more than 20 stories to use for discussion, this instructive overview of the profession covers
A brief history of gerontological social work and its origins
Critical issues and challenges faced by older adults
How social work addresses elder well-being, from mental health and substance abuse to living environments, family dynamics, economic resources, and more
The ethical principles that guide this work
Important aspects of diversity, including ethnicity, economic status, and gender identity
Useful as an introductory text for geriatric social work students and as a career guide for practicing professionals, this comprehensive look into the growing field of geriatric social work will encourage readers to choose this rewarding career path.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Health Professions Press,U.S.
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9781938870866
- Utgivelsesår
- 2020
- Format
- 23 x 15 cm
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«“The Practice of Social Work with Older Adults is a book full of important life lessons and a preview of the potential for meaningful social work practice with older people and their families.”
— Deborah Waldrop, Ph.D., LMSW, Professor, University at Buffalo School of Social Work
“…filled with essential factual information and tips for clinical practice, [this] book communicates the joy and fulfillment that can come with a lifetime of devotion to the special needs of older adults and their families.”
— William E. Haley, Ph.D., Professor, School of Aging Studies, University of South Florida
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