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In this timely new edition of their respected book, Schneider, Kropf, and Kisor introduce readers to the many facets of working with the elderly. Gerontological Social Work provides medical and psychological data about the elderly, and outlines methods for effective practice with aged clients. Each chapter is written by a faculty member who has expertise in that particular area of focus.

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Author:   Robert Schneider (Virginia Commonwealth University) ,  Nancy Kropf (University of Georgia) ,  Anne Kisor (Virginia Commonwealth University) ,  Nancy P. Kropf
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:   Brooks/Cole
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.590kg
ISBN:  

9780534578077

ISBN 10:   0534578071
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   22 February 2000
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Undergraduate ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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PART I: KNOWLEDGE. 1. Effective Practice with Elderly Clients, Nancy P. Kropf and Elizabeth D. Hutchison. 2. The Myths and Facts of Aging, Marcia P. Harrigan and Rosemary L. Farmer. 3. Social Problems and Policies and the Elderly, Anne J. Kisor, Edward A. McSweeney, and Deborah R. Jackson. 4. The Research Process and the Elderly, Michael J. Sheridan and Anne J. Kisor. 5. Case Management for Gerontological Social Workers, Margaret A. Robinson. PART II: SERVICE SETTINGS. 6. Home Health and Community Services, Nancy P. Kropf. 7. Hospital Discharge Planning, Sherry Cummings. 8. Nursing Homes, Stephen D. Stahlman and Anne J. Kisor. PART III: SPECIAL POPULATIONS. 9. Older Persons of Color: Asian/Pacific Islander Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and American Indians, Joyce O. Beckett and Delores Dungee-Anderson. 10. Aging Women, Joyce O. Beckett and Robert L. Schneider, with Etty Vandsburger and Ellen Stephens. 11. Lesbian and Gay Elders: An Invisible Minority, Chrystal C. Ramirez Barranti and Harriet Cohen. 12. Disability and Aging, Stephen F. Gilson. Appendices.

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