Gerontological Practice for the Twenty-First Century A Social Work Perspective

Name: Gerontological Practice for the Twenty-First Century A Social Work Perspective
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ISBN: 9780231107495

ISBN-10: 0231107498

ISBN-13: 9780231107495

Edition: 2008

Authors: Virginia Richardson, Amanda Barusch

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Gerontological Practice in the Twenty-first Centurymeets the need for state-of-the-art information on practice approaches with older patients that are age-specific and empirically based, blend "micro" and "macro" views, and reflect current themes in the aging and social work fields. The book is designed as a text for students and as a professional resource for practitioners. Clearly written, the book offers an expert and comprehensive review of the current literature and focuses on issues relating to the most vulnerable older people. Gerontological Practice for the Twenty-first Centuryalso features case illustrations throughout and brief end-of-chapter questions for review. The book has…

Book details

List price: $40.00
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Publication date: 3/25/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 512
Size: 0.61" wide x 0.89" long x 0.12" tall
Weight: 1.386
Language: English

Virginia E. Richardson is a professor at the Ohio State University College of Social Work. She is the author or coauthor of several books, including Retirement Counseling: A Handbook for Gerontology Practitioners.Amanda S. Barusch is a professor at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand. She is the author of several books, including Foundations of Social Policy: Social Justice in Human Perspective.



Preface


Acknowledgments



Overview and Theoretical Perspectives



Social Work Practice in the Twenty-first Century



Theories of Aging



Integrated Gerontological Practice



Stages in Gerontological Practice



Psychological Problems and Interventions



Anxiety Reactions Among Older People



Depression Among Older People



Suicide Among Older People



Substance Abuse Among Older People



Dementia



Social Psychological Problems and Interventions



Social Workers and Aging Families



Social Work Practice and End-of-Life Care



Bereavement in Later Life



Work and Retirement



Sociopolitical Issues



Economic Policies and Aging



Poverty and Aging



Health Policies and Aging



Improving the Quality of Life: Social Services and Aging


References


Subject Index


Name Index