Social Work with Older People provides an authoritative and practical guide to working with older people in a range of settings. It addresses the complexities of individual work with older people, as well as work with families, groups and the wider community, and is not afraid to tackle the challenges as well as opportunities of practice in this area. The book begins by explaining the demographic changes that have led to a ?greying? of the general population. It goes on to discuss the diversity in experiences of ageing across society, and the range of issues which confront older people and those who wish to work proactively with them. Clear attention is paid to the processes of assessment, care planning and review, with readers encouraged to reflect on developing good practice through case studies and exercises. Although it has a strong practical emphasis, the book also stresses the value of theoretical perspectives, with insights from fields such as sociology and psychology woven throughout the book. Clear links are also made to policy guidelines and organizational standards, without losing sight of the deeper, often more complex, issues that arise when working with older people. Social Work with Older People will be essential reading for social work students and practitioners, but also for others who are interested in the development of practice with older people as citizens and service users.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Polity Press
ISBN-13
9780745639567
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96834580
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Social Work
Author
Ann McDonald
Publication Name
Social Work with Older People
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Elderly Care
Publication Year
2010
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
248 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
255mm
Item Width
174mm
Item Weight
364g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Ann McDonald
Series Title
Social Work in Theory and Practice
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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