Beschreibung:
Working with older people has become an increasingly important part of social work education and practice. Whether studying community care, adult services, human growth and development, or social work processes and interventions, this book will be a vital source of information and help.
Introduction 1. Understanding Later Life 2. The Policy Context of Work with Older People 3. Assessing the Needs of Older People 4. Planning and Providing Support Services 5. Skills in Working with Older People 6. Working in Partnership to Plan and Deliver Services 7. Values-Based Practice 8. Activities: Pointers to the Issues