This fascinating book addresses the cultures and concerns of five major ethnic groups: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Asian Indian, and Vietnamese. Social Work Practice with the Asian-American Elderly examines the diverse needs of this rapidly growing population. It suggests interventions and service-delivery models that are culturally sensitive and appropriate for these clients, many of whom are first-generation immigrants still closely linked with their cultures of origin. This comprehensive book serves as a timely resource for both researchers and practitioners concerned with this neglected yet rapidly growing segment of the elderly population. Social Work Practice with the Asian-American Elderly offers both quantitative and qualitative research on essential topics, including:
- migratory grief
- assimilation
- depression
- elderly nutrition programs
- social support
- Introduction
- Migratory Grief and Depression Among Elderly Chinese American Immigrants
- Screening for Depression in Immigrant Chinese-American Elders: Results of a Pilot Study
- Social Integration and Health Among Asian Indian Immigrants in the United States
- Stress, Coping, and Depression Among Japanese American Elders
- Do Ethnic-Specific Long Term Care Facilities Improve Resident Quality of Life? Findings from the Japanese American Community
- Leisure Activity, Ethnic Preservation, and Cultural Integration of Older Korean Americans
- Conceptions of Dementia Among Vietnamese American Caregivers
- Elder Mistreatment Among Four Asian American Groups: An Exploratory Study on Tolerance, Victim Blaming, and Attitudes Toward Third-Party Intervention
- A Profile of Asian/Pacific Island Elderly in Home Health Care
- Frail Older Persons in Nutrition Supplement Programs: A Comparative Study of African American, Asian American, and Hispanic Participants
- Index
- Reference Notes Included
Biography
Namkee G Choi
