Gerontological practice for the twenty-first century : a social work perspective

Publication Data

• Title Gerontological practice for the twenty-first century : a social work perspective
• Author Virginia E. Richardson
• Contributor Amanda Smith Barusch
• Publisher Columbia University Press
• Publication date 2006
• Publication location New York
• Language English

Contents

1. Social work practice in the twenty-first century
2. Theories of aging
3. Integrated gerontological practice
4. Stages in gerontological practice
5. Anxiety reactions among older people
6. Depression among older people
7. Suicide among older people
8. Substance abuse among older people
9. Dementia
10. Social workers and aging families
11. Social work practice and end-of-life care
12. Bereavement in later life
13. Work and retirement
14. Economic policies and aging
15. Poverty and aging
16. Health policies and aging
17. Improving the quality of life : social services and aging

Topics

• Social work with older people
• Gerontology

Gerontological practice for the twenty-first century : a social work perspective by Virginia E. Richardson. ISBN 023110748X. Published by Columbia University Press in 2006. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.