Social Work with Older People: Approaches to Person-Centred Practice by Terry Sc

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Suitable for students on placement in adult services or voluntary organizations and social work practitioners working with older people, this title offers an approach to working with older people and provides an introduction to the legislation, policy, theory and research needed by social workers.

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This accessible book takes a unique person-centred approach to working with older people and provides an introduction to the legislation, policy, theory and research needed by social workers. The authors explore the experience of being an older person and how practitioners can work to make positive differences to older people's lives. In addition, the book:Goes beyond the mechanistic care management approaches to social work and encourages the reader to see older people holisticallyFeatures case studies and exercises to assist readers in reflecting on their practice Examines a range of contexts and perspectives, including sexuality, spirituality, learning disabilitiesEncourages wider reflection on the constraints posed by organisations employing social workers and the impact on their practiceProvides an up-to-date exploration of safeguarding issuesThe authors take into account financial constraints with regard to the care of older people and the impact of a changing demography, but remain upbeat and positive about the value of social work intervention. Social Work with Older People is relevant for students on placement in adult services or voluntary organizations and social work practitioners working with older people. Contributors: Gill Butler, Rick Fisher, Chris Gaine, David Gaylard, John Gisby, Vivienne Killner, Andrea Linell, Andy Mantell, Debbie Smallbones, Chris Smethurst, Sally Stapleton, Graham Tooth, Christine Wright

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An accessible textbook which takes a unique person-centred approach to working with older people.

Author Biography

Barbara Hall worked as a social worker and manager in mental health. She was Head of Training and Development for West Sussex County Council, and is an Associate Lecturer, at the University of Chichester, UK. Terry Scragg worked as a social worker in health and social care services, with people with learning disabilities and older people, and subsequently as a lecturer in social work. He is currently working as a practice assessor with students completing their social work degree at the University of Chichester, UK.

Table of Contents

IntroductionPart One - Setting the Context and Importance of ValuesChapter One - Reflective Social Work Practice with Older People: the professional and the organizationChapter Two - Contextualising the Experience of Older PeoplePart Two - Equality and Diversity in Working with Older PeopleChapter Three - Working with Older People from Black and Ethnic MinoritiesChapter Four - Working with Older People with Mental Health NeedsChapter Five - Working with Older People with DementiaChapter Six - Working with Older People with Learning DisabilitiesChapter Seven - Working with Older People with Long Term ConditionsChapter Eight - Working with Loss and Bereavement in Older PeopleChapter Nine - Working with Older People and SexualityChapter Ten - Working with Older People and SpiritualityPart Three - Enhancing the Well-being of Older People and Safeguarding IssuesChapter Eleven - Skills in Working with RiskChapter Twelve - Skills in Safeguarding and Supporting Older People

Details ISBN0335244203 Author Barbara Hall Publisher Open University Press Year 2012 ISBN-10 0335244203 ISBN-13 9780335244201 Format Paperback Imprint Open University Press Place of Publication Milton Keynes Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 362.6 Media Book Pages 256 Language English Illustrations Yes Residence Santa Monica, CA, US Birth 1960 Short Title SOCIAL WORK W/OLDER PEOPLE Series Open University Press Subtitle Approaches to Person-Centred Practice Publication Date 2012-03-16 UK Release Date 2012-03-16 AU Release Date 2012-03-16 NZ Release Date 2012-03-16 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this

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