Working with the Elderly: An Introduction (Golden Age Books) - Hardcover

Elizabeth S. Deichman

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0879755202 ISBN 13: 9780879755201

Publisher: Prometheus, 1989

Synopsis

Introduces the problems facing our growing elderly population, stresses the importance of maintaining their integrity, independence, and individuality, and describes career opportunities for social workers

About this title

Synopsis:

Stressing the importance of communicating effectively, understanding the needs of older persons, and developing trust at all levels of service, this is a valuable sourcebook that places special emphasis on maintaining the integrity, independence, and individuality of older persons. Contributors include specialists in the fields of medicine, therapy, communication, psychology, environmental planning, activities planning, law, ethics, human sexuality, and death and dying. Questions for discussion and select bibliographies enhance this important collection. In the decades ahead, many careers will be directly or indirectly linked to providing services for the elderly and/or their families. This versatile volume will prove essential for all those who serve our nation's older population - and those who are for the first time considering the fulfilling field of ageing.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prometheus
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0879755202
• ISBN 13: 9780879755201
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 299