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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.
Looking after uncle Sam
- Author:
- HOLT Malcolm
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 16.3.95, 1995, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
In the United States of America, it is estimated that more than one million older people and disabled adults are abused, neglected, or exploited every year and this number is expected to continue growing. However, unlike other countries who are struggling to respond to elder abuse American carers lead in this field. Asks what British workers can learn from specialist programmes which are in place in the US.
Personhood and the social work relationship in the assessment of older people with dementia
- Author:
- BRYAN Serena
- Publisher:
- University of East Anglia
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 56p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Norwich
Uses the concept of personhood to examine what is required of a professional working with people with dementia. Explores the methodology of a person-centred approach, its implications for social work practice and its compatibility with current government policy and guidelines. These government requirements for the participation of people with dementia in the assessment of need are scrutinised, and a post-modernist analysis applied.
Which way forward?
- Author:
- EASTMAN Mervyn
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 28.11.96, 1996, p.7.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Argues that approaches to elder abuse are far too heavily influenced by clinical models and too reliant on modes of protection.
Residential care for elderly people: using research to improve practice; the report of a Working Group established to review research about residential care ... and to identify the implications for policy, practice, staff development and training
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL WORK. Practice and Development Exchange
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Social Work. Practice and Development Exchange
- Publication year:
- 1988
- Pagination:
- 70p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report of a Working Group which reviewed the research and identified the implications for policy, practice, staff development and training.
Risk and ageing
- Author:
- BREARLEY C. Paul
- Publisher:
- Routledge and Kegan Paul
- Publication year:
- 1982
- Pagination:
- 149p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Social work with older people
- Authors:
- CRAWFORD Karin, WALKER Janet
- Publisher:
- Learning Matters
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 176p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Exeter
This book helps students develop a distinctive focus on social work practice in the context of working with older people. It enables readers to develop the knowledge, skills and values that will enable them to promote and protect the individual and collective well-being of the older people with whom they work. This book is designed to be used as an interactive resource, with activities and case studies throughout the text. The case studies and summaries of contemporary research illustrate and draw out key points, to aid and reinforce learning. There are also links to current Government guidance and policy documents, all of which support best social work practice when working with older people.
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.
The spirit of collaboration: social work, the church, older adults
- Author:
- TIRRITO Terry
- Journal article citation:
- Social Thought: Journal of Religion in the Social Services, 19(3), 2000, pp.59-76.
- Publisher:
- Haworth Press
- Place of publication:
- Binghamton, New York
In an era labelled the "devolution revolution" the challenge is to develop models of collaboration between churches and public/private agencies to meet the needs of church members and especially those of a growing population of older persons. The literature indicates that 70 percent of Americans are members of a religious organisation. This article suggests the integration of social work practice with theological principles to develop collaborative programmes and services between churches and public/private agencies which can benefit older adults and all members of our society.
Abuse of the non-institutionalised aged: dilemmas of policy and practice
- Author:
- BIVIANO Nancee
- Journal article citation:
- Australian Social Work, 49(4), December 1996, pp.41-46.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article explore the Australian responses to the problems of abuse of the non-institutionalised aged. There is a lack of definition of what constitutes aged abuse and its causes. Australian policy responses are compared to those of the USA with its mandatory reporting systems. Approaches used to combat child abuse and domestic violence are not easily transferable to the problem of aged abuse and overlook the specific needs of the aged as individuals and as a group. The article proposes a more helpful approach might include emphasis on unmet needs of the aged. It concludes that Australian policy needs to take an active but cautious approach, paying adequate attention to the suitability and availability of support services while recognising the complexity of individual circumstances, so that balancing self-determination and duty of care can be a paramount goal of policy aimed at protecting the ono-institutionalised aged from abuse.