Social Work with Older Adults

✍ Scribed by Kathleen McInnis-Dittrich

Publisher: Pearson
Year: 2013
Tongue: English
Leaves: 399
Edition: Paperback
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

Presents a strengths-based approach of social work with older adults.The fourth edition ofSocial Work with Older Adultsprovides a comprehensive treatment of a strengths-based approach to the major areas of social work with older adults. The text examines the basics of biopsychosocial functioning and the design of interventions to treat a wide variety of challenges facing older adults. This updated edition includes content on abuse and neglect of older adults, drug and alcohol abuse and the social worker's role in dying, bereavement, and advance directives.Learning GoalsUpon completing this book, readers will be able to:
Discuss how to engage in differential assessment.
Understand the design of intervention to treat a wide variety of challenges facing older adults.

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