Foundations of social work practice in the field of aging : a competency-based approach / Roberta R. Greene ... [et al.]. - Washington, DC : NASW Press, c2007. - v, 328 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Context and philosophy of practice -- Theory and concepts underpinning assessment in practice -- Diversity, difference, and redress -- Incorporation of values and ethics in practice with older adults -- Assessment of older adults, their families, and their social supports -- Interventions -- Group work : addressing issues of later adulthood -- Geriatric case management : assembling a broad repertoire of practice skills -- A shift in organizational practice : meeting the needs of an increasingly aging society -- Community capacity building : a macro perspective on the person-in-environment -- Policy practice : advocating for older adults.

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Social work with older people--United States.
Gerontology.
Older people.

HV 1451 / .F68 2007