Social Work with the Elderly Books

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1. Generational Intelligence: Age, Identity and the Future of Gerontology

   By Simon Biggs, Ariela Lowenstein

   A series of social issues related to ageing have become very high profile – issues such as workplace planning, global migration, generational equity and health care rationing, family care and elder mistreatment. An understanding of changing adult identities and intergenerational relationships is...

   February 2011 | 978-0-415-54655-3 | Paperback (Routledge)

2. Social Care with African Families in the UK

   By Viola Nzira

   This important text promotes understanding of the complexities and diversities of African family life. It stimulates creative thinking about how social care professionals can develop meaningful relationships and engage confidently and effectively with African families they encounter within work...

   October 2010 | 978-0-415-48294-3 | Paperback (Routledge)
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   Human Growth and Development: An Introduction for Social Workers

   By John Sudbery

   Social workers work with people at all stages of life, tackling a multitude of personal, social, health, welfare, legal and educational issues. As a result, all social work students need to understand human growth and development throughout the lifespan. This introductory text provides a...

   October 2009 | 978-0-415-43995-4 | Paperback (Routledge)
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   Digital Welfare for the Third Age: Health and social care informatics for older people

   Edited by Brian D. Loader, Michael Hardey, Leigh Keeble

   This book is about the ways digital technology can contribute to the welfare of older people. The Internet, mobile phones and other technologies have changed how we live and work. Such technologies also shape how services for older people are organised in ways that potentially place carers and...

   2008 | 978-0-415-45409-4 | Paperback (Routledge)
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   Guide to Ministering to Alzheimer's Patients and Their Families

   By Pat Otwell

   Learn how to develop an effective Alzheimer’s ministry. The Guide to Ministering to Alzheimer's Patients and Their Families examines the importance of spirituality in dealing with the everyday challenges of this mysterious disease. Not a “how-to” manual with step-by-step instructions or tried and...

   2008 | 978-0-7890-2903-4 | Paperback (Routledge)
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   Gerontological Supervision: A Social Work Perspective in Case Management and Direct Care

   By Ann Burack Weiss, Frances C. Brennan

   The growing population of aging Americans is bringing with it thousands of new workers into agencies serving the elderly each year. Now, the need for supervisors to administer and train staff in programs for older persons is increasing as well. This is a practical, "how-to" guide for the...

   2008 | 978-0-7890-2423-7 | Paperback (Routledge)
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   Abuse of Older Men

   By Jordan I. Kosberg

   Learn the causes of—and consequences from—elder abuse of men For the most part, often only women are considered the victims of elder abuse. However, men are also subject to this disturbing social problem. Abuse of Older Men examines the diverse aspects of this surprisingly widespread...

   2008 | 978-0-7890-3542-4 | Paperback (Routledge)
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   Outdoor Environments for People with Dementia

   Edited by Susan Rodiek, Benyamin Schwarz

   Learn how gardens and parks can be beneficial to residents Mounting evidence reveals that nature and outdoor environments provide individuals with dementia greater enjoyment in life, lower stress levels, and positive changes to physical well-being. Outdoor Environments for People with Dementia...

   2008 | 978-0-7890-3805-0 | Paperback (Routledge)
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   Biblical Perspectives on Aging: God and the Elderly, Second Edition

   By J. Gordon Harris

   As the population of older Americans grows, meaningful perspectives on aging are needed by both the young and the old. Biblical Perspectives on Aging: God and the Elderly takes a detailed look at the views of aging presented in the Old and New Testaments. This wide ranging and insightful survey...

   2008 | 978-0-7890-3538-7 | Paperback (Routledge)
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    Working with Vulnerable Adults

    By Bridget Penhale, Jonathan Parker

    This text provides an understanding of current professional practice in social and health care, examining abuse of vulnerable adults and the ways in which social policy, welfare services and practitioners may compound or alleviate vulnerability. Working with Vulnerable Adults develops a sound...

    2007 | 978-0-415-30191-6 | Paperback (Routledge)