Social Work Practice With Older Adults: An Actively Aging Framework for Practice / Edition 1

by Jill M. Chonody, Barbra A. Teater

Overview

Social Work Practice With Older Adults by Jill Chonody and Barbra Teater presents a contemporary framework based on the World Health Organization’s active aging policy that allows forward-thinking students to focus on client strengths and resources when working with the elderly. The Actively Aging framework takes into account health, social, behavioral, economic, and personal factors as they relate to aging, but also explores environmental issues, which aligns with the new educational standards put forth by the Council on Social Work Education. Covering micro, mezzo, and macro practice domains, the text examines all aspects of working with aging populations, from assessment through termination.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781506334295
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	12/16/2017
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	416
Product dimensions:	7.38(w) x 9.12(h) x (d)

About the Author

Jill Chonody is an Associate Professor of Social Work at Boise State University and an Adjunct Research Fellow at the University of South Australia. She researches attitudes toward older adults amongst social work students, faculty, and practitioners and the ways that curriculum can address biases against vulnerable and oppressed populations, including older people. She is also interested in the way that creativity can be used in research, such photographic techniques, and psychometrics. Dr. Chonody has presented her research both nationally and internationally and has over 40 published articles and book chapters. Her first book, Community Art: Creative Approaches to Practice, provides an overview of different arts-based interventions that can be used by social workers, community organizers, and nurses, amongst others, and includes chapters on photography, street art, storytelling, and evaluation.

Barbra Teater, PhD, MSW is Associate Professor of social work at the College of Staten Island, City University of New York, where she is director of the Master of Social Work (MSW) program and coordinator of the Disability Studies minor. She previously spent eight years in social work education in the United Kingdom at the University of Bath and the University of Bristol. Barbra currently teaches research methods to MSW students. Her research interests include health and well-being among older adults, evaluating programs that promote the Actively Aging framework, and social work education. Barbra has published over 40 journal articles and book chapters, and authored or edited seven textbooks including the bestselling text, An introduction to applying social work theories and methods.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
About the Authors
1 Introduction to Aging
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Introduction
What Is “Old” Age?
Population Changes
Cohort Effects and Impact on Practice
Summary
Key Words
Critical Thinking Questions and Activities
2 Aging and Ageism: Cultural Influences
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Introduction
Ageism
Theoretical Explanations for Ageism
Ageism and Intersectionality
Reducing Ageism
Summary
Key Words
Critical Thinking Questions and Activities
3 Actively Aging and Social Work Practice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Introduction
The Development of Active Aging
Active Aging and Other “Positive” Theories or Frameworks of Aging
Theoretical Approaches to Social Work and Social Work Values and Ethical Principles
Active Aging From the Perspective of Older Adults
Actively Aging: Social Work Assessment and Intervention
Summary
Key Words
Critical Thinking Questions and Activities
4 Health Determinants
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Introduction
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Efforts
Age-Related Disabilities
Mental Health and Neurocognitive Disorders
Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD)
Informal and Formal Supports
Micro Practice: Intervention for Individuals and Groups
Mezzo Practice: Working With the Community
Macro Practice: Policy and Advocacy
Summary
Key Words
Critical Thinking Questions and Activities
5 Behavioral Determinants
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Introduction
Health and Well-Being and the Big Four Behaviors
Tobacco Use
Alcohol and Substance Use
Physical Activity
Diet
Sleep
Sexual Activity
Oral Health
Medications and Healthcare Screenings
Micro Practice: Interventions for Individuals and Groups
Mezzo Practice: Working With the Community
Macro Practice: Policy and Advocacy
Summary
Key Words
Critical Thinking Questions and Activities
6 Personal Determinants
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Introduction
Biology and Genes
Psychological Factors
Spirituality/Religion
Micro Practice: Interventions for Individuals and Groups
Mezzo Practice: Working With the Community
Macro Practice: Policy and Advocacy
Summary
Key Words
Critical Thinking Questions and Activities
7 Social Determinants
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Introduction
Social Support
Violence, Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Education and Literacy
Micro Practice: Interventions for Individuals and Groups
Mezzo Practice: Working With the Community
Macro Practice: Policy and Advocacy
Summary
Key Words
Critical Thinking Questions and Activities
8 Economic Determinants
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Introduction
Income
Work and Retirement
Social Protection
Micro Practice: Interventions for Individuals and Groups
Mezzo Practice: Working With the Community
Macro Practice: Policy and Advocacy
Summary
Key Words
Critical Thinking Questions and Activities
9 Physical Determinants
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Introduction
Safe Housing
Environmental Factors
Micro Practice: Intervention for Individuals and Groups
Mezzo Practice: Working With the Community
Macro Practice: Policy and Advocacy
Summary
Key Words
Critical Thinking Question and Activities
10 Ethics and Ethical Considerations
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Introduction
Ethics
Autonomy
Independence
Elder Abuse
End-of-Life
Summary
Key Words
Critical Thinking Questions and Activities
11 Actively Aging and Social Work Practice: Case Studies
Case A: Sylvia
Case B: Randall
Case C: Roberto
Case D: Elizabeth
Actively Aging Assessment
12 The Future of an Actively Aging Society
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Introduction
Micro Practice: Intervention for Individuals and Groups
Group Work
Mezzo Practice: Working With the Community
Macro Practice: Policy and Advocacy
Summary
Key Words
Critical Thinking Questions and Activities
Glossary
References
Index

Editorial Reviews

The Chonody and Teater textbook will make a solid contribution to the field of gerontological social work and provide a useful resource for students beyond their coursework.”

Patricia K. Cianciolo

The extensive content provides an innovative and comprehensive appreciation of the issues contributing to the experience of aging.”

Marcia Spira

Informative, up to date, and the best material I have seen for a gerontology course.”

Lori M. Paris

This textbook provides information on the complex interaction of psychological, social and cultural factions in addition to current theoretical frameworks used in assessment and treatment.”

Ronald Dolon

This text is well written, speaks to current issues facing social workers engaging with older adults, and provides a broad perspective from which to view social work with older adults.”

Brandi Jean Felderhoff

This book will help students understand generalist practice with elders and the many career opportunities available in gerontology.”

Glorida Duran Aguilar

Addressing a need in the field, this textbook serves both as an exceptional text and a worthy reference for practitioners.”

J. Steven Fulks

This book offers the foundational knowledge for social workers practicing with older adults and their families, while also tackling the important social justice topics related to ageism, intersectionality and diversity, and use of theories that attend to the challenges and opportunities that coincide with aging. It is a wonderful resource and offers a great lens for how to promote ‘actively aging’ within social work practice.”

Leslie K. Hasche

The book covers areas of social work that are needed given the demographic profile of older adults in the United States.”

Daniel J. Van Dussen

This text is written in an interesting, intriguing manner, with practical suggestions for social work intervention in a variety of situations.”

G. Victoria Jackson

Building on evidence-supported active aging models, this book sheds light on specific domains that affect active aging, and introduces an array of micro, mezzo and macro social work practice approaches with older adults.”

Fei Sun

This book will be of inestimable value to students and scholars, especially in social work.”

Mejai B. M. Avoseh

The common determinants to the health and well-being of older adults are discussed in a clear, jargon-free, cogent manner. The content in this text provides necessary general knowledge of older adult concerns and, perhaps most importantly, the implications critical to social work practice in gerontological and geriatric settings.”

Scott E. Wilks

This text offers a unique approach to building our social work practitioner workforce of the future. It integrates theory with knowledge and skills.”

Elaine T. Jurkowski

This text is a thoroughly comprehensive look at the multifaceted issues surrounding aging from micro, mezzo and macro social work practice perspectives. The emphasis is on understanding and promoting active(ly) aging practices and policies.”

Susan Larimer