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1	Number Our Days more books like this by Barbara Myerhoff add to wishlist Anthropologist Myerhoff's penetrating exploration of the aging process is brilliant sociology--as well as living history--that tells readers about the importance of ritual, the agonies of aging, and the indomitable human spirit. "(The book) shines with the luminous wit of old age".--Robert Bly. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.40! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Counseling the Older Adult: A Training Manual in Clinical Gerontology more books like this by Patricia Alpaugh McDonald, Margaret Haney add to wishlist An invaluable, step-by-step guide for understanding the basic problems and concerns of the growing population of adults over the age of 65. Based on years of clinical research and testing, this book provides a thorough review of critical information on older adults, the aging process, and mental health issues.Organized into a useful workbook ... see all copies from $23.00! new only from $37.72! \| SVS
3	Countertransference and Older Clients more books like this by Dr. Renee S Katz (Editor), Bonnie Genevay (Editor) add to wishlist This book asserts that professionals who work with the old, the disabled and the dying need to confront their own fears of growing old and perhaps helpless, of dying and the unknown, as well as their need for control, professional omnipotence and their need to be needed. Examination of the feelings experienced by the therapist towards the client ... see all copies from $8.83! new only from $50.89! \| SVS
4	Gerontological Social Work: Knowledge, Service Settings, and Special Populations more books like this by Robert L Schneider add to wishlist In this timely new edition of their respected book, Schneider, Kropf, and Kisor introduce readers to the many facets of working with the elderly. Gerontological Social Work provides medical and psychological data about the elderly, and outlines methods for effective practice with aged clients. Each chapter is written by a faculty member who has ... see all copies from $9.09! new only from $64.20! \| first editions
5	Intergenerational Programs: Past, Present and Future more books like this by Sally Newman add to wishlist This work describes the relationship between intergenerational practice and theory by combining details about current programmes with developmental and societal information. It presents the components for intergenerational programs that impact on the field's history, current status, and future, the book introduces the basic theoretical information ... see all copies from $19.49! new only from $34.90!
6	Strategies for Helping Victims of Elder Mistreatment more books like this by Risa S Breckman, M.S.W., Ronald D Adelman, M.D. add to wishlist This book provides practical information which can be used to help victims of family abuse based on information gleaned from research and clinical work. Focusing on intentional physical, psychological, financial abuse and neglect of the elderly, the authors provide a theoretical framework for understanding the phenomenon. The signs and symptoms of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $50.00! \| SVS
7	Social Work with the Aging: The Challenge and Promise of the Later Years more books like this by Louis Lowy add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
8	The Delicate Balance: Case Studies in Counseling and Care Management for Older Adults more books like this by Berit Ingersoll-Dayton, Ruth Campbell add to wishlist see all copies from $12.00! new only from $18.70! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Gerontological Social Work Supervision more books like this by Professor Ann Burack-Weiss, Ann Burack Weiss, Frances C Brennan add to wishlist This book depicts a need for supervision in gerontological social work settings and provides a framework for approaching supervision. Grounded in two distinct bodies of literature, social work supervision and genentological social work, this book examines present gerontological practice and principles and focuses on the stages and styles of ... see all copies from $24.15! new only from $24.15!
10	The Aging Family: A Guide to Clinical Assessment more books like this by Terry D Hargrave (Editor), Suzanne Midori Hanna (Editor) add to wishlist As the population of the United States ages, and the lifspan increases, so does the number of living generations. The mental health care delivery system therefore faces new challenges. The United States is heading into the 21st century with multigenerational families now commonplace, with up to four or five generations co-existing at the same time ... see all copies from $20.00! new only from $66.93!
11	Social Work with Older People more books like this by Betsy Ledbetter Hancock add to wishlist This is a general introductory text for working with the elderly. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.10! \| SVS
12	Group Work with the Elderly and Family Caregivers more books like this by Ronald W Toseland add to wishlist see all copies from $2.49! new only from $3.12!
13	Human Services for Older Adults: Concepts and Skills more books like this by Leon H Ginsberg, Anita S Harbert add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.25!
14 view cover	Working with the Elderly: An Introduction more books like this by Elizabeth Deichman (Editor), Regina Kociecki (Editor) add to wishlist Stressing the importance of communicating effectively, understanding the needs of older persons, and developing trust at all levels of service, this is a valuable sourcebook that places special emphasis on maintaining the integrity, independence, and individuality of older persons. Contributors include specialists in the fields of medicine, ... see all copies from $3.98! new only from $22.80! \| SVS
15 view cover	Social Work in Geriatric Home Health Care: The Blending of Traditional Practice with Cooperative Strategies more books like this by Lucille Rosengarten, Lucy Rosengarten add to wishlist Explore how community-based networks can effectively meet the needs and problems of sick, elderly people and their caregivers!Social Work in Geriatric Home Health Care: The Blending of Traditional Practice with Cooperative Strategies explores how social workers, aides, nurses, administrators, and policy makers can cooperatively work by maintaining ... see all copies from $15.66! new only from $24.41!
16	The Uses of Reminiscence more books like this by Mark Kaminsky, Marc Kaminsky add to wishlist The meaning and value of reminiscence in the lives of elders is beautifully explored. see all copies from $20.68! new only from $77.52! \| first editions
17	Gerontological Social Work in Home Health Care more books like this by Rose Dobrof add to wishlist A variety of programs are described in this volume illuminating innovative approaches to service delivery. see all copies from $17.99! new only from $20.75! \| first editions
18 view cover	Social Work Response to the White House Conference on Aging: From Issues to Actions more books like this by Constance Corley Saltz (Editor) add to wishlist This volume is a testimony to the continued interest of the social work profession in broad areas affecting older persons and the profession's commitment to understanding the critical issues and actions needed to optimize the well-being of older Americans. Social Work Response to the White House Conference on Aging highlights key resolutions made ... see all copies from $2.80! new only from $24.33!
19	Between Home and Nursing Home: The Board and Care Alternative more books like this by Ivy M Down, Lorraine Schnurr add to wishlist America urgently needs innovative housing and care solutions for our growing population of older persons. For those who do not require or cannot afford costly, full-time nursing care, yet find it increasingly difficult to live alone, board and care residential facilities may be the most practical and attractive alternative. What are board and care ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $44.47! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Meaning of Reminiscence more books like this by Jon Hendricks add to wishlist Robert Butler's call for life reviews has exerted a key influence on the way gerontologists have looked at reminiscence and remembering. Widely thought to be a helpful mechanism for integrating past and future, the process of life review needs better specification and evaluation based on sound research. "The Meaning of Reminiscence and Life Review ... see all copies from $17.85! new only from $63.38!
21 view cover	Elder Mistreatment: Deciding Who is at Risk more books like this by Tanya F Johnson add to wishlist Mistreatment of the elderly became a recognized problem in the late 1970s. This book is designed for human services professionals who provide direct ongoing services to elder adults. Its purpose is to offer guidelines for detecting elder mistreatment. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $72.00! \| first editions
22	A Guide to Compassionate Care of the Aging more books like this by John Gillies add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! SVS
23	Handbook of Gerontological Services more books like this by Professor Abraham Monk (Editor) add to wishlist -- "Social Work" see all copies from $2.80! new only from $100.81! \| first editions
24 view cover	Working with Older Adults: Group Process and Techniques more books like this by Irene Burnside add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $84.55! \| first editions \| SVS
25	Intergenerational Programs more books like this by Mary Frank, Sally Newman (Editor), Steven W Brummel (Editor) add to wishlist They highlight successful intergenerational programs and discuss the historical, developmental, cultural, societal, and political perspectives that must be considered if more productive exchanges are to take place in the future. This empowering book will be particularly valuable to professionals and advocates who work with children and the aged, ... see all copies from $38.00! new only from $51.71!

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