Social Work Practice With Older Adults

This book presents a contemporary framework based on the World Health Organization′s active aging policy that allows students to focus on client strengths and resources when working with the elderly. Covering micro, mezzo, and macro practice domains, the text examines all aspects of working with aging populations, from assessment through termination.

Acknowledgments
About the Authors
1 Introduction to Aging
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Introduction
What Is “Old” Age?
Population Changes
Cohort Effects and Impact on Practice
Summary
Key Words
Critical Thinking Questions and Activities
2 Aging and Ageism: Cultural Influences
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Introduction
Ageism
Theoretical Explanations for Ageism
Ageism and Intersectionality
Reducing Ageism
Summary
Key Words
Critical Thinking Questions and Activities
3 Actively Aging and Social Work Practice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Introduction
The Development of Active Aging
Active Aging and Other “Positive” Theories or Frameworks of Aging
Theoretical Approaches to Social Work and Social Work Values and Ethical Principles
Active Aging From the Perspective of Older Adults
Actively Aging: Social Work Assessment and Intervention
Summary
Key Words
Critical Thinking Questions and Activities
4 Health Determinants
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Introduction
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Efforts
Age-Related Disabilities
Mental Health and Neurocognitive Disorders
Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD)
Informal and Formal Supports
Micro Practice: Intervention for Individuals and Groups
Mezzo Practice: Working With the Community
Macro Practice: Policy and Advocacy
Summary
Key Words
Critical Thinking Questions and Activities
5 Behavioral Determinants
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Introduction
Health and Well-Being and the Big Four Behaviors
Tobacco Use
Alcohol and Substance Use
Physical Activity
Diet
Sleep
Sexual Activity
Oral Health
Medications and Healthcare Screenings
Micro Practice: Interventions for Individuals and Groups
Mezzo Practice: Working With the Community
Macro Practice: Policy and Advocacy
Summary
Key Words
Critical Thinking Questions and Activities
6 Personal Determinants
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Introduction
Biology and Genes
Psychological Factors
Spirituality/Religion
Micro Practice: Interventions for Individuals and Groups
Mezzo Practice: Working With the Community
Macro Practice: Policy and Advocacy
Summary
Key Words
Critical Thinking Questions and Activities
7 Social Determinants
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Introduction
Social Support
Violence, Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Education and Literacy
Micro Practice: Interventions for Individuals and Groups
Mezzo Practice: Working With the Community
Macro Practice: Policy and Advocacy
Summary
Key Words
Critical Thinking Questions and Activities
8 Economic Determinants
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Introduction
Income
Work and Retirement
Social Protection
Micro Practice: Interventions for Individuals and Groups
Mezzo Practice: Working With the Community
Macro Practice: Policy and Advocacy
Summary
Key Words
Critical Thinking Questions and Activities
9 Physical Determinants
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Introduction
Safe Housing
Environmental Factors
Micro Practice: Intervention for Individuals and Groups
Mezzo Practice: Working With the Community
Macro Practice: Policy and Advocacy
Summary
Key Words
Critical Thinking Question and Activities
10 Ethics and Ethical Considerations
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Introduction
Ethics
Autonomy
Independence
Elder Abuse
End-of-Life
Summary
Key Words
Critical Thinking Questions and Activities
11 Actively Aging and Social Work Practice: Case Studies
Case A: Sylvia
Case B: Randall
Case C: Roberto
Case D: Elizabeth
Actively Aging Assessment
12 The Future of an Actively Aging Society
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Introduction
Micro Practice: Intervention for Individuals and Groups
Group Work
Mezzo Practice: Working With the Community
Macro Practice: Policy and Advocacy
Summary
Key Words
Critical Thinking Questions and Activities
Glossary
References
Index