Social Work With Older Adults Book

In this Section:
1. Brief Table of Contents

2. Full Table of Contents

BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Chapter 1: The Context of Social Work Practice with Older Adults

Chapter 2: Biological Changes and the Physical Well-Being of Older Adults

Chapter 3: Psychosocial Adjustments to Aging

Chapter 4: Conducting a Biopsychosocial Assessment
Chapter 5: Differential Assessment and Diagnosis of Cognitive and Emotional Problems of Older Adults

Chapter 6: Interventions for Depression, Anxiety and Dementia in Older Adults

Chapter 7: Alternative Interventions in the Socioemotional Problems of Older Adults

Chapter 8: Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention in Older Adults

Chapter 9: Social Work Practice in Identifying and Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults
Chapter 10: Spirituality and Social Work with Older Adults
Chapter 11: End-of-Life Care for Older Adults
Chapter 12: Working with Older Adults’ Support Systems: Spouses, Partners, Families, and Caregivers

FULL TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Chapter 1: The Context of Social Work Practice with Older Adults
Aging in the Twenty-First Century The Demography of Aging Settings for Gerontological Social Work Developing Areas for Direct Practice Macro Settings for Gerontological Social Workers Personal and Professional Issues in Work with Older Adults

Chapter 2: Biological Changes and the Physical Well-Being of Older Adults
What do Biological Changes Mean for Older Adults?
Why Does the Body Age?
Biological Changes That Accompany Aging Incontinence HIV/AIDS and Older Adults What Factors Promote Healthy Aging?

Chapter 3: Psychosocial Adjustments to Aging
Psychological Changes That Accompany Aging Social Theories of Aging
“Successful” Psychosocial Aging Implications of Psychosocial Changes for Social Work Practice with Older Adults

Chapter 4: Conducting a Biopsychosocial Assessment
Assessments Look at Strengths and Challenges The Purpose of a Biopsychosocial Assessment?
Special Considerations in Assessing Older Adults Conditions for Conducting an Assessment Components of a Comprehensive Assessment Using Collaterals to Gather Additional Information Example of a Comprehensive Assessment

Chapter 5: Differential Assessment and Diagnosis of Cognitive and Emotional Problems of Older Adults
Differential Assessment and Diagnosis Depression in Older Adults Dementia Delirium Differentiating between Depression, Dementia, and Delirium Anxiety Disorders Differential Diagnosis of Anxiety Compulsive Hoarding

Chapter 6: Interventions for Depression, Anxiety and Dementia in Older Adults
The Intervention Process Obstacles to Intervention and Treatment with Older Adults Developing a Relationship with an Older Adult Interventions for Depression and Anxiety Life Review Specialized Groups for Older Adults Behavioral Management Interventions for Dementia Validation Therapy Simulate Presence Therapy When Can Life Review Be Beneficial?
Medical Interventions for Depression and Anxiety Group Approaches to Treat Depression and Anxiety Medications Used to Treat Dementia

Chapter 7: Alternative Interventions in the Socioemotional Problems of Older Adults
Complementary and Alternative Interventions The Benefits of Creative Arts for Older Adults The Therapeutic Use of Music Art as a Therapeutic Activity Massage Therapy Recreation as Therapy Animal-Assisted Therapy

Chapter 8: Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention in Older Adults
Alcohol Use and Abuse by Older Adults Drug Misuse and Dependency Suicide among Older Adults

Chapter 9: Social Work Practice in Identifying and Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults
Growing Concern about Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults The Incidence of Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults What is Considered Abuse or Neglect of Older Adults?
Risk Factors Associated with Abuse or Neglect of Older Adults Understanding the Causes of Maltreatment of Older Adults Assessment of Abuse, Neglect, and Self-Neglect of Older Adults Designing Interventions to Prevent Abuse or Neglect Abuse and Neglect in Nursing Homes When an Older Adult Refuses Protective Services

Chapter 10: Spirituality and Social Work with Older Adults
Spirituality and Religion as Strengths for Older Adults The Profession’s Journey to a Renewed Interest in Spirituality The Relevance of Spirituality to Social Work with Older Adults 264
Spirituality in the Lives of Women and Older Adults of Color A Few Words of Caution Incorporating Spirituality into Social Work Practice with Older Adults

Chapter 11: End-of-Life Care for Older Adults
End-of-Life Care as Part of Gerontological Social Work The Process of Dying The Role of the Social Worker in the Dying Process Advance Directives Palliative and Hospice Care Bereavement and Grief Social Work Interventions with Bereaved Older Adults Ethical Considerations in End-of-Life Care

Chapter 12: Working with Older Adults’ Support Systems: Spouses, Partners, Families, and Caregivers
Older Adults’ Support Systems Older Adults who are Childless Spouses and Partners Therapeutic Interventions with Older Couples The Family Meeting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Caregivers as Support Systems for Older Adults The Stresses of Caregiving Social Work Interventions with Caregivers

Chapter 13: “Aging in Place”: Income Programs, Health Insurance, and Support Services for Older Adults
“Aging in Place”
Economic Security Programs for Older Adults Health Insurance Programs for Older Adults Support Services to Older Adults Support Programs Authorized by the Older Americans Act of 1965
Choices for Independence Finding Services for Older Adults: The Eldercare Locator Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (Reverse Mortgages)
Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs)
What Challenges Lie Ahead?