Foundations of Social Work Practice in the Field of Aging

A Competency-Based Approach

Acknowledgments

Introduction: Social Work Practice in Aging: A Competency-Based Approach for the 21st Century
JoAnn Damron-Rodriguez

Chapter 1: Context and Philosophy of Practice

Chapter 2: Theory and Concepts Underpinning Assessment in Practice

Chapter 3: Diversity, Difference, and Redress

Chapter 4: Incorporation of Values and Ethics in Practice with Older Adults

Chapter 5: Assessment of Older Adults, Their Families, and Their Social Supports

Chapter 6: Interventions

Chapter 7: Group Work: Addressing Issues of Later Adulthood

Chapter 8: Geriatric Case Management: Assembling a Broad Repertoire of Practice Skills

Chapter 9: A Shift in Organizational Practice: Meeting the Needs of an Increasingly Aging
Society

Chapter 10: Community Capacity Building: A Macro Perspective on the Person in Environment

Chapter 11: Policy Practice: Advocating for Older Adults

Index

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