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Alcohol and elderly people: an overview of the literature for social work
- Authors:
- SIMPSON Murray, WILLIAMS Bryan, KENDRICK Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 14(4), December 1994, pp.575-587.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Attempts to highlight the pressing need for social work to take more account of the existence of alcohol problems being experienced by many elderly people. Surveying the available sketchy data, it would appear that perhaps as many as 15% of elderly social work clients may have alcohol related problems. Continues by considering whether a discernible pattern of elderly drinking is identifiable. The main implications for social work practice are drawn out.
Existential social work practice with the aged: theory and practice
- Authors:
- BROWN John A., ROMANCHUK Beverly J.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 23(1/2), 1994, pp.49-65.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Paper discusses existential social work practice with the aged with particular reference to logotherapy. Existentialism as a philosophy of life has particular utility for social work practice with the aged as frequently the aged client perceives his/hers life as lacking meaning. Several cases are presented and discussed to illustrate the application of an existential framework in practice with the aged client.
The clinician's cultural countertransference: the psychodynamics of culturally competent practice
- Author:
- FOSTER RoseMarie Perez
- Journal article citation:
- Clinical Social Work Journal, 26(3), 1998, pp.253-270.
- Publisher:
- Springer
- Place of publication:
- New York
The purpose of this article is to define the presence of the clinician's cultural countertransference in the cross-cultural therapeutic dyad, and describe its impact on the delivery of culturally competent services. The recognition of the contributing role of the therapist's own subjectivity in psychodynamically oriented practice cannot be more vital than in the treatment of patients whose culture, race, or class markedly differ from that of the therapist. The author proposes that countertransference attitudes are often: disavowed by the clinician; exert a powerful influence on the course of treatment; and though unspoken, are frequently perceived by the client.
Maturing gay men: a framework for social service assessment and intervention
- Authors:
- CHRISTIAN Dennis V., KEEFE Daniel A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 6(1), 1997, pp.47-78.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Two time-limited groups were offered for gay men age 40 and over. From pre-group interviews a list of interest areas was constructed. Interpersonal relations with other gay men emerged as the primary concern. Uses a model which describes and explains the concern group members expressed about their relationships.
Evolution of Eden
- Author:
- THOMAS William H.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in Long-Term Care, 2(1/2), 2003, pp.141-157.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
The American Nursing Home is in the center of a “perfect storm” as a result of financial, workforce and liability issues. To date, conventional approaches to quality improvement have been ineffective at fundamentally changing our notions of care and treatment for our Elders. Begun in 1992 as an effort to transform life in a single New York State nursing home, The Eden Alternative has, a decade later, more than 5000 Eden Associates and 200 organizations as members. Its impact has been international. Building on the principles of Eden and its direct response to loneliness, boredom and helplessness, the Green House concept has subsequently evolved. This is more than an iteration or improvement on the Eden Alternative. Rather, its premise is that change, however well intentioned and profound, in our current system of long-term care is inadequate.
Social work education for interdisciplinary practice with older adults and their families
- Authors:
- DAMRON-RODRIGUEZ JoAnn, CORLEY Constance Salz
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 39(1/2), 2002, pp.37-53.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Training for interdisciplinary practice is integral to preparation of well-qualified gerontological social workers. Social work and other disciplines must be prepared to function in teams to achieve mutually determined therapeutic patient goals and to maintain team efficiency. A conceptual framework is presented to organise the content areas for social work education in preparation for interdisciplinary practice. Curricula tools and learning exercises are given as examples and resources for teaching in each of the four major components of the framework: context, structure, process and outcomes. Recommendations for curriculum considerations are presented. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Risk factor: state of confusion
- Author:
- GEORGE Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 9.3.00, 2000, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
A social care manager talks to the author about the difficulties she faced when trying to help a confused 72-year-old who was at risk but did not want to accept social services' help.
Social services law
- Author:
- WILLIAMS John
- Publisher:
- Fourmat
- Publication year:
- 1988
- Pagination:
- 338p.
- Place of publication:
- London