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Educating social workers for an aging society: a vision for the 21st century
- Authors:
- SCHARLACH Andrew, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work Education, 36(3), 2000, pp.521-538.
- Publisher:
- Council on Social Work Education
Longevity is one of the great achievements of the 20th century and its implications for the new century will be profound. The unprecedented demographic shift to an increasingly older society will have a dramatic impact on individual choices over the life course, the structure of the family, and multiple social institutions. Social work can make unique professional contributions to older persons and the late-life family. This article asserts, however, that social work is not adequately prepared to practice in the aging society. The authors document the challenges to social work and recommend addressing these challenges through educational innovations.
Using the experience sampling method in gerontological social work
- Author:
- BORELL Klas
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 30(3/4), 1998, pp.183-189.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Examines some advantages and draw-backs of using Experience Sampling Method (ESM) for the study of gerontological social work and other related fields of social and health services. ESM typically requires participants to respond to signals from electronic pagers at randomly determined intervals. In response to these, participants are expected to fill out a short self-report about their activities, as well as of their thoughts and feelings of these activities. ESM is, compared to conventional methods of observation a rather "unobstructive" method, and ESM-data does not, unlike conventional survey-data, rely on retrospective information.
A personal advocacy model for serving older adults
- Authors:
- HYDUK Christine A., MOXLEY David
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 28(4), 1997, pp.75-90.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Examines the feasibility of enriching traditional advocacy to further enhance empowerment of older adults. The proposed process provides the community-based older adult with the opportunity to actively participate in overcoming environmental barriers and maintaining their independence. Personal advocacy is defined and linked to the empowerment perspective. Presents proposed programme for older adults using the strategy and identifies implications for gerontological social work practice.
Specialism, genericism and others: does it make a difference? A study of social work services to elderly people
- Authors:
- FULLER Roger, TULLE-WINTON Emmanuelle
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 26(5), October 1996, pp.679-698.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
A previous paper in this journal by the authors described a preliminary feasibility study designed to investigate the effects of organising social work teams along specialist or generic lines. The main study which developed is reported in this article. The study, using modified case review forms, compares the way samples of referrals of elderly people were dealt with at an initial assessment and for up to a year subsequently by social work teams of contrasting organisational approaches. Sets out some of the measurable consequences of opting for the various models.
Social work with older adults and their families: changing practice paradigms
- Authors:
- GREENE Roberta R., COHEN Harriet L.
- Journal article citation:
- Families in Society, 86(3), July 2005, pp.367-373.
- Publisher:
- The Alliance for Children and Families
Given the far-reaching social, economic, and demographic changes in the aging population, the authors argue for a methodological and practice-oriented transformation in future geriatric social work. The authors suggest that if they are to maintain their independence and well-being, a resilience-enhancing social work intervention will be especially effective in fostering the specific survival skills that older adults often already utilize to help them cope with difficult situations. A risk-resilience model sensitive to ethnic difference and practiced at multiple systems levels (e.g., the community) is offered as an advancement of the traditional models of social work practice. In conclusion, the authors emphasize the value of a strengths perspective to address the pressing issues that affect the aging population.
Risk and risk taking in health and social welfare
- Author:
- TITTERTON Mike
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 160p.bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
How can a social worker assess the risk that an older person with dementia faces? How would a nurse or housing support worker decide on the balance between danger and safety? In cases of potentially serious harm, as in the examples of abused children or sex offenders, can risk taking work? In this book, the author offers a model of risk work in health and social care. He argues that a thoughtful risk-taking approach can lead to empowerment and greater independence for vulnerable individuals. The author explores the dilemmas frequently faced when working with older people, homeless persons, and people with physical or learning disabilities or with mental illness, and proposes a systematic framework for assessing and managing the risks involved. He also discusses contemporary theories and definitions of risk, and identifies the essential skills needed by professionals, with an emphasis on developing creative approaches to practice.
Changing the paradigm:strengths-based and empowerment-oriented social work with frail elders
- Authors:
- CHAPIN Rosemary, COX Enid Opal
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 36(3/4), 2001, pp.165-179.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Empowerment-oriented and strengths based practice with older adults who face physical, mental and resources related challenges in late life have gained recognition in recent decades. This article explores the basic tenets of these approaches to practice and suggests their similarities, differences and potential contributions. The article stresses work across various levels of practice (personal, interpersonal and political) and the potential of older adults to be active participants in decisions and actions that affect their quality of life.
Rural aging: social work practice models and intervention dynamics
- Author:
- BISMAN Cynthia D.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 41(1/2), 2003, pp.37-58.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Presents a biopsychosocial framework, with an emphasis on assessment, to guide social work practice with older people in rural areas. Reviews social work values of social justice and human dignity, its mission of human well-being and its special commitment to empower vulnerable populations as a basis for practice decisions. Discusses theoretical models relevant to practice with this population including social support, family systems, group work and case management and community practice. Conceptual material is directly liked with intervention approaches that target the multiple areas of the social work domain. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Using network variation in practice: identification of support network type
- Authors:
- WENGER Clare G., TUCKER Ithwen
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 10(1), January 2002, pp.28-35.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Evaluates the use of a support network measurement instrument (PANT) in social work practice, focusing primarily on a study of the introduction and use of the instrument with social work teams. Describes practitioners responses during the training period and during the initial phases of using the instrument in practice. The findings show how growth in familiarity with the new tool and support from managers overcame early resistance and contributed to both practitioners confidence and understanding of the situations of older people. It allowed them to tailor interventions appropriately. It also contributed to understanding of differences between teams in the area and made it possible to create area profiles of older service users, their carers and their needs. The importance of network type for prediction of outcomes is stressed.
Social work practice clinical programmatic and training dimensions
- Author:
- COX Enid Opal
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in Long-Term Care, 1(2), 2002, pp.27-46.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Empowerment-oriented social a work practice seeks to engage participants in the process of increasing their knowledge and skills relative to their efforts to meet their own needs and those of other. The form of intervention focuses on personal, interpersonal, organizational and larger political economic a aspects of the issues faced by participants. This article outlines the theory and practice strategies of empowerment-oriented practice as a method of intervention with elders who require long-term care. Special content and strategies are suggested. Emphasis is on knowledge generated by the target population, as well as, knowledge generated through professional research and training. The role of social workers in these interventions and the special challenges facing empowerment-oriented practice with this population are also addressed.