| Description |
xvi, 178 pages ; 23 cm |
| Note |
"Co-published simultaneously as Journal of Gerontological Social Work, vol. 29, numbers 2/3 1998." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Dignity over the life course / Robert Coles -- Why dignity in old age matters / Harry R. Moody -- Dignity and quality of life in old age / Linda K. George -- Respecting ethnic elders : a perspective for care providers / Jo Ann Damron-Rodriguez -- Spirituality and community in the last stage of life / Henry C. Simmons -- Dignity, cultural power and narrative redemption : aging male writers confront the medical system / Robert Disch -- The cost of autonomy, the price of |
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paternalism / Harry R. Moody -- Assuring dignity in means-tested entitlements programs : an elusive goal? / Sia Arnason -- Philanthropy and government : partners in the community of caring / Rose Dobrof -- Dignity for the oldest old : can we afford it? / Malcolm L. Johnson. |
| Subject |
Social work with older people.
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Older people.
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Dignity.
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Quality of life.
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| Added Author |
Disch, Robert.
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Dobrof, Rose.
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Moody, Harry R.
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| ISBN |
0789005344 alkaline paper |
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