Critical Gerontology for Social Workers

Sandra Torres is Professor of Sociology and Chair of Social Gerontology at Uppsala University.Sarah Donnelly is Assistant Professor of Social Work at University College Dublin.

• Social work and critical gerontology: why the former needs the latter ~ Sarah Donnelly and Sandra TorresPart I: Critical gerontology as guiding principles for social work for older peopleThe life course and old age ~ Alisoun MilneHuman rights and older people ~ Joan R. HarbisonAgency and autonomy ~ Paul HiggsPoverty and late-life homelessness ~ Amanda Grenier and Tamara SussmanSexuality and rights in later life ~ Paul Willis and Trish Hafford-LetchfieldEthnicity, race and migrancy ~ Sandra TorresPart II: Applying the critical gerontological lens to social work research, policy and practiceAssessment, care planning and decision making ~ Anna Olaison and Sarah DonnellyElder abuse ~ Lorna Montgomery and Gemma M. CarneyDementia: a disability and a human rights concern ~ Suzanne CahillUser involvement ~ Peter BeresfordOpportunities and future prospects for gerontological social work with a critical lens ~ Marjaana Seppänen and Mo Ray

“This book will help prepare future generations of social workers to serve and advocate for the older adult population. I highly recommend this book to social workers with an interest in working with older adults or those educating future social workers to practice in the aging field.” Journal of Gerontological Social Work