Gerontological social work
Subtitle: a task-centered approach
By: Matthias J. Naleppa and William J. Reid
Contributors: Reid, William James, 1928-
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Published: 2003
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 406
Subjects: Social work with older people -- United States; Task-centered social work -- United States; Older people -- Functional assessment; Older people -- Services for -- United States; Older people -- Care -- United States
Description: "Gerontological Social Work features in-depth coverage of specific client problems, such as physical or mental health, caregiving, home and personal safety, senior living, and long-term care arrangements. A series of task planners offer a menu of possible actions that can resolve or alleviate a designated problem. Rating scales, schedules, and other forms assist the practitioner and client in the intervention process. An appendix classified by topic lists hundreds of Web sites related to work with the elderly."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [343]-386) and indexes