Group work with the elderly and family caregivers
By: Ronald W. Toseland.
Publisher: Springer Pub. Co.
Published: 1995
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 273
Subjects: Social work with older people -- United States.; Social group work -- United States.; Social group work -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Genres: Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Description: This practical guide is intended for students as well as professionals who would like to develop their skills for working with groups of older adults. Part I provides a conceptual overview of group work, and Part II focuses on specific methods and skills to facilitate different types of group work, including groups that are culturally diverse, as well as teleconferencing and on-line computer network groups.

Other topics include leadership; social, recreational, and educational groups; service and advocacy groups; and group work with family caregivers.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-263) and indexes.