| Edition |
Third edition. |
| Description |
xxviii, 373 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Note |
Rev. ed. of: Social work with elders : a biopsychosocial approach to assessment and intervention / Kathleen McInnis-Dittrich. 2nd ed. 2005. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
The context of social work practice with older adults -- Biological changes and the physical well-being of older adults -- Psychological adjustments to aging -- Conducting a biopsychosocial assessment -- Differential assessment and diagnosis of cognitive and emotional problems of older adults -- Individual and group interventions in the socioemotional and cognitive problems of older adults -- Alternative interventions in the socioemotional problems of older adults -- Substance abuse and suicide prevention in older adults -- Social work practice in identifying and preventing abuse and neglect of older adults -- Spirituality and social work with older adults -- End-of-life care for older adults -- Working with older adults' support systems : spouses, partners, families, and caregivers -- "Aging in place" : income programs, health insurance, and support services for older adults. |
| Subject |
Social work with older people -- United States.
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Older people -- Services for -- United States.
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Aging -- United States.
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Health Services for the Aged.
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Social Work -- methods.
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Aged.
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Aging.
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Geriatrics -- methods.
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United States.
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| Added Author |
McInnis-Dittrich, Kathleen, 1951-
Social work with elders.
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| Added Title |
Social work with older adults |
| Other Title |
Social work with elders |
| ISBN |
9780205593606 |
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0205593607 |
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