Gerontological Practice for the Twenty-first Century

Virginia E. Richardson is a professor at the Ohio State University College of Social Work. She is the author or coauthor of several books, including Retirement Counseling: A Handbook for Gerontology Practitioners.Amanda S. Barusch is a professor at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand. She is the author of several books, including Foundations of Social Policy: Social Justice in Human Perspective.

• Preface Acknowledgments Overview and Theoretical Perspectives Social Work Practice in the Twenty-first Century Theories of Aging Integrated Gerontological Practice Stages in Gerontological Practice Psychological Problems and Interventions Anxiety Reactions Among Older People Depression Among Older People Suicide Among Older People Substance Abuse Among Older People Dementia Social Psychological Problems and Interventions Social Workers and Aging Families Social Work Practice and End-of-Life Care Bereavement in Later Life Work and Retirement Sociopolitical Issues Economic Policies and Aging Poverty and Aging Health Policies and Aging Improving the Quality of Life: Social Services and Aging References Subject Index Name Index

The only textbook in gerontological social work to provide comprehensive coverage of both policy and practice. The rich case studies interwoven into each chapter illustrate the complexities of today's field of aging. Yet it also lends itself well as an interdisciplinary resource because of the depth of coverage of a wide range of topics. -- Connie Corley, The School of Social Work, California State University, Los Angeles Infusing a multidisciplinary life course and diversity perspective, Gerontological Practice for the Twenty-first Century offers a comprehensive and practical resource for understanding the contemporary needs of elders and their family members in social psychological and sociopolitical contexts. The authors give thoughtful attention to the historical and contemporary factors contributing to the experience of aging and their implications for gerontological social work practice and policy. -- Betty J. Kramer, University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Social Work This book would serve well as required reading... Highly Recommended. Choice A highly recommendable book for all professionals in the field. -- Hannes Staehelin Gerontology An insightful, authoritative, and practical resource. -- Robin J. Jacobs Activities, Adaptation, & Aging