This fourth edition of a social work 'classic' develops the knowledge, understanding and skill required to practise effectively with older people, enabling the reader to develop a critical approach to this important area of work. Ideal for those coming to the subject for the first time, as well as those simply wishing to refresh their knowledge.
'[A] scholarly, well founded book that makes the case for the importance of social work with older people.' - Ageing & Society
'[H]ighly recommended to students and practioners...a wide-ranging and interest-sparking book...' - British Journal of Social Work
'Welcoming for social work students new to social work with older people and as an invaluable handbook for practice learning, this text will also benefit their supervisors and assessors as a benchmark to the required knowledge and skills at this level.' - Trish Hafford-Letchfield, Social Policy and Social Work
List of Boxes and Diagrams
Acknowledgements
Notes on the Contributors
Introduction
Critical Themes and Issues in Ageing
The Case for Social Work with Older People
The Policy and Organisational Context of Social Work With Older People
Practice Skills
Assessment
Care Planning, Monitoring and Intervention
Conclusion: Supporting and Developing Practice
End Note
References
Index
JUDITH PHILLIPS is Professor of Social Work and Gerontology, Swansea University, UK. She has worked in social work practice, teaching and research for a number of years. Her previous publications include Women Ageing, The Family and Community Life of Older People, The Social Policy of Old Age, and Juggling Work and Family Life.
MO RAY is Research Fellow in the School of Social Relations, University of Keele, UK. She has worked as a practitioner and manager in a specialist team for older people and in a community care team. She has also taught for several years at the Open University and has been a practice teacher.
MARY MARSHALL was formerly Director of the Dementia Services Development Centre at the University of Stirling, UK. She has worked as a social worker, research, teacher and voluntary services manager with and for older people for more than thirty years. Her most recent publications include Perspectives on Rehabilitation and Dementia (which she edited).
Description
This fourth edition of a social work 'classic' develops the knowledge, understanding and skill required to practise effectively with older people, enabling the reader to develop a critical approach to this important area of work. Ideal for those coming to the subject for the first time, as well as those simply wishing to refresh their knowledge.
Reviews
'[A] scholarly, well founded book that makes the case for the importance of social work with older people.' - Ageing & Society
'[H]ighly recommended to students and practioners...a wide-ranging and interest-sparking book...' - British Journal of Social Work
'Welcoming for social work students new to social work with older people and as an invaluable handbook for practice learning, this text will also benefit their supervisors and assessors as a benchmark to the required knowledge and skills at this level.' - Trish Hafford-Letchfield, Social Policy and Social Work
Contents
List of Boxes and Diagrams
Acknowledgements
Notes on the Contributors
Introduction
Critical Themes and Issues in Ageing
The Case for Social Work with Older People
The Policy and Organisational Context of Social Work With Older People
Practice Skills
Assessment
Care Planning, Monitoring and Intervention
Conclusion: Supporting and Developing Practice
End Note
References
Index
Authors
JUDITH PHILLIPS is Professor of Social Work and Gerontology, Swansea University, UK. She has worked in social work practice, teaching and research for a number of years. Her previous publications include Women Ageing, The Family and Community Life of Older People, The Social Policy of Old Age, and Juggling Work and Family Life.
MO RAY is Research Fellow in the School of Social Relations, University of Keele, UK. She has worked as a practitioner and manager in a specialist team for older people and in a community care team. She has also taught for several years at the Open University and has been a practice teacher.
MARY MARSHALL was formerly Director of the Dementia Services Development Centre at the University of Stirling, UK. She has worked as a social worker, research, teacher and voluntary services manager with and for older people for more than thirty years. Her most recent publications include Perspectives on Rehabilitation and Dementia (which she edited).
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