TY - BOOK AU - Naleppa,Matthias J. AU - Reid,William James TI - Gerontological social work: a task-centered approach SN - 0231115865 (alk. paper) AV - HV 1461 .N313 2003 PY - 2003/// CY - New York PB - Columbia University Press KW - Social work with older people KW - United States KW - Task-centered social work KW - Older people KW - Functional assessment KW - Services for KW - Care KW - Service social aux personnes �ag�ees KW - �Etats-Unis KW - Service social KW - Approche centr�ee sur la t�ache KW - Personnes �ag�ees KW - �Evaluation fonctionnelle KW - Personnes �ag�ees, Services aux KW - Soins m�edicaux KW - rasuqam KW - G�erontologie sociale KW - Personne �ag�ee KW - Service aux a�in�es N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. [355]-386) and indexes; pt. I.A foundation for gerontological practice. A profile of older adults ; The aging network and service providers ; Communication for gerontological practice ; Assessment in gerontological practice -- pt. II. Task-centered practice with the elderly. Initial phase of intervention ; The middle phase ; Final phase : ending service ; Case management ; Practice with caregivers : individuals and groups / Kristina Hash ; Practice in long-term care settings / Debra Lacey -- pt. III. Task planners. Resources and planning ; Home and personal safety ; Living and care arrangements ; Caregiving and respite ; Health and mental health N2 - "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."--BOOK JACKET ER -