Handbook of social work in health and aging [[electronic resource] /] / Barbara Berkman, editor ; Sarah D'Ambruoso, associate editor

• Pubblicazione: Oxford ; ; New York, : Oxford University Press, 2006
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (1168 p.)
• Disciplina: 362.6
• Soggetto topico: Medical social work; Social work with older people; Health Services for the Aged; Community Health Services; Social Work - methods; Aged
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Altri autori: BerkmanBarbara D'AmbruosoSarah
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Contents; Contributors; Introduction: Our Aging Society; Part A: Populations Social Workers Serve; SECTION I: SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE AND OLDER ADULTS WITH CHRONIC PHYSICAL AND HEALTH CONDITIONS; Overview; 1. Older Adults With Cancer; 2. Older Adults With Age-Related Cardiovascular Disease; 3. Older Adults With Diabetes and Complications; 4. Older Adults With Orthopedic and Mobility Limitations; 5. Older Adults With Developmental Disabilities; 6. Older Adults With Age-Related Sensory Loss; 7. Aging and Functional Disability; 8. HIV-Infected and HIV-Affected Older Adults ; SECTION II: SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH OLDER ADULTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMSOverview; 9. Older Adults With Neurological Problems Without Significant Dementia; 10. Older Adults Suffering From Significant Dementia; 11. Older Adults With Mental and Emotional Problems; 12. Older Adults With Substance/ Alcohol Abuse Problems; 13. Older Adults at Risk for Suicide; SECTION III: SPECIAL POPULATIONS; Overview; 14. Elders Living in Poverty; 15. Older Adults and Work in the 21st Century; 16. The Oldest Old; 17. Immigrant and Refugee Elders; 18. Mistreated and Neglected Elders; 19. Aging Prisoners ; SECTION IV: CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH OLDER ADULTSOverview; 20. Older African Americans and Other Black Populations; 21. Older Asian Americans; 22. Older Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, and Transgender Persons; 23. Older Latinos: A Mental Health Perspective; 24. Native American Elders: Unique Histories and Special Needs; 25. Older Adults in Other Minority Groups; SECTION V: SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE IN PALLIATIVE AND END-OF-LIFE CARE; Overview; 26. Roles of Social Workers in Palliative and End-of-Life Care; 27. Psychosocial Services at the End of Life ; SECTION VI: FAMILY AND INTERGENERATIONAL SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE IN SPECIAL CAREGIVING SITUATIONSOverview; 28. Caregivers to Older Adults; 29. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Who Are They?; 30. Older Adults as Caregivers to Persons With Developmental Disabilities; 31. Older Latino Family Caregivers; 32. Rural African American Caregiving; 33. Caregiving at a Distance; Part B: Where Social Workers Practice ; SECTION IA: PRACTICE IN THE COMMUNITY: SETTINGS FOR PRACTICE; Overview; 34. Generalized and Specialized Hospitals; 35. Home Care Settings ; 36. Departments of Public Welfare or Social Services37. Geriatric Care Management Settings; 38. Hospices; 39. Community Mental Health Centers; 40. Senior Centers; 41. Health Maintenance Organizations and Managed Care Companies; 42. Social Service and Health Planning Agencies; 43. The Workplace; 44. Substance Abuse Networks; SECTION IB: SOCIAL SERVICE RESOURCES AVAILABLE THROUGH COMMUNITY SETTINGS; Overview; 45. Case Management Services; 46. Counseling Services and Support Groups; 47. Services to Support Caregivers of Older Adults; 48. Advocacy and Protection of Older Adults ; 49. Housing, Health, and Quality of Life
• Sommario/riassunto: POPULATIONS SOCIAL WORKERS SERVEPart I: Social Work Practice and Other Adults with Chronic Physical ConditionsSection Editor: Amy Horowitz1. Older Adults with Cancer, Peter Maramaldi and Joghyun Lee2. Older Adults with Age-Related Cardiovascular Disease, Amy Ai and Lynn Carrigan3. Older Adults with Diabetes and Complications, Richard Francoeur and Jennifer Elkin4. Older Adults with Orthopedic and Mobility Conditions, Helen Miltaedis and Lenard Kaye5. Older Adults with Developmental Disabilities, Elizabeth Lightfoot6. Older Adults with Age-Related Sensory Loss, Cynthia Stuen7. Aging and Functio
• Titolo autorizzato: Handbook of social work in health and aging
• ISBN: 1-280-65552-6; 0-19-803873-9; 1-4294-2051-0
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910465113203321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II