Social Work with Elderly People

The care of elderly people is a major task facing society. Originally published in 1981, this book considers the challenge of caring from a social work perspective. It locates social work with elderly people firmly within the mainstream of social work ethics, knowledge and skills.

Foreword. Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1. '... And Third the Elderly' 2. Social Work and the Problems of Elderly People 3. Some Aspects of Direct Work 4. Assessment for Social Service and for Social Work 5. Elderly People Living Alone 6. Care by the Family 7. Residential Care of Elderly People. Conclusion. References. Index.