Social work and aging in the emerging health care world.

Full Abstract

Social work practice with older adults and their families is increasingly recognized by the profession as a major field of practice in a wide range of health care and community-based settings. This article reviews emerging trends and issues in the fields of aging and health care, drawing on gerontological health care research which bridges these areas. Given the growing number and diversity of older adults in our society, and dramatic changes in the organization and delivery of health care, the authors suggest skills and competencies essential to enhancing the well-being of older adults and their families in the 21st Century.

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Author information

Author/s: Berkman, Barbara (B); Gardner, Daniel (D); Zodikoff, Bradley (B); Harootyan, Linda (L);

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Journal of gerontological social work (J Gerontol Soc Work), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2006-; vol 48 (issue 1-2) : pp 203-17

Dates: Created 2007/01/03; Completed 2007/08/30;

PMID: 17200080, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Aged
Chronic Disease
Cultural Diversity
Curriculum
Geriatrics - education
Health Services Research
Health Services for the Aged - organization & administration

Health Services for the Aged - organization & administration
Humans
Intergenerational Relations
Professional Competence
Schools, Health Occupations
Social Work - education
United States

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