Gerontological Supervision

A Social Work Perspective in Case Management and Direct Care, Second Edition

By Ann Burack Weiss, Frances C. Brennan

A new, updated edition of the classic “how-to” guide for social work supervisors

The growing population of aging Americans is bringing with it thousands of...

Published April 15th 2008 by Routledge.

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Abuse of Older Men

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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...

Published April 15th 2008 by 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...

Published March 27th 2008 by 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...

Published November 22nd 2007 by Routledge.

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A Journey Called Aging

Challenges and Opportunities in Older Adulthood

By James C. Fisher, Henry C. Simmons

A Journey Called Aging presents an insightful exploration of the years between the entry into older adulthood and death. This text examines the significant changes...

Published November 6th 2007 by Routledge.

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Working with Older People

By John Harris, Denise Tanner

Working with older people has become an increasingly important part of social work education and practice. Whether studying community care, adult services, human growth and...

Published October 11th 2007 by Routledge.

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Ageing in Singapore

Service needs and the state

By Peggy Teo, Kalyani Mehta, Leng Leng Thang, Angelique Chan

Older persons are often portrayed as social and financial burdens because pensions, health and social care have to withstand increasing old age dependency ratios. Due...

Published June 28th 2006 by Routledge.

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Civic Engagement and the Baby Boomer Generation

Research, Policy, and Practice Perspectives

By Laura Wilson

Discover a vital source of volunteers for your organization

By the year 2020, there will be 65 million people aged 65 and over living...

Published February 17th 2006 by Routledge.

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Encyclopedia of Ageism

Edited by Erdman B. Palmore, Laurence Branch, Diane Harris

Learn more about age discrimination and how it affects us all

The Encyclopedia of Ageism is a comprehensive review of over 125 aspects of...

Published July 5th 2005 by Routledge.

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Psychosis in the Elderly

By Anne Hassett, David Ames, Edmond Chiu

Across the spectrum of psychopathology in later life, psychotic symptomatology has been the most neglected, and although literature in this area is increasing, this is...

Published May 19th 2005 by Informa Healthcare.

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