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Social work with older people
- Author:
- McDONALD Ann
- Publisher:
- Polity
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 195p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Cambridge
This book provides an authoritative guide to working with older people in a range of settings. It highlights the complexities of individual work with older people, as well as work with families, groups and the wider community. It begins by explaining the demographic changes that have led to a ‘greying’ of the general population. It then discusses the diversity in experiences of ageing across society, and the range of issues which confront older people and those who wish to work proactively with them. Attention is paid to the processes of assessment, care planning and review. Although it has a strong practical emphasis, the book also stresses the value of theoretical perspectives, with insights from fields such as sociology and psychology throughout the book. Links are also made to policy guidelines and organisational standards, without losing sight of the deeper issues that arise when working with older people. The book is designed to be essential reading for social work students and practitioners.