Gerontological practice for the twenty-first century : a social work perspective / Virginia E. Richardson & Amanda S. Barusch.

Author: Richardson, Virginia E.

Imprint:New York : Columbia University Press, c2006.

Descriptionxii, 491 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Note: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

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (p. [393]-452) and indexes.

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