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Book SynopsisThis original collection explores how critical gerontology can make sense of old age inequalities to inform social work research, policy and practice. Engaging with key debates on age-related human rights, the conceptual focus addresses the current challenges and opportunities facing those who work with older people.
Trade Review“This book will help prepare future generations of social workers to serve and advocate for the older adult population. I highly recommend this book to social workers with an interest in working with older adults or those educating future social workers to practice in the aging field.” Journal of Gerontological Social Work
Table of ContentsSocial work and critical gerontology: why the former needs the latter ~ Sarah Donnelly and Sandra Torres Part I: Critical gerontology as guiding principles for social work for older people The life course and old age ~ Alisoun Milne Human rights and older people ~ Joan R. Harbison Agency and autonomy ~ Paul Higgs Poverty and late-life homelessness ~ Amanda Grenier and Tamara Sussman Sexuality and rights in later life ~ Paul Willis and Trish Hafford-Letchfield Ethnicity, race and migrancy ~ Sandra Torres Part II: Applying the critical gerontological lens to social work research, policy and practice Assessment, care planning and decision making ~ Anna Olaison and Sarah Donnelly Elder abuse ~ Lorna Montgomery and Gemma M. Carney Dementia: a disability and a human rights concern ~ Suzanne Cahill User involvement ~ Peter Beresford Opportunities and future prospects for gerontological social work with a critical lens ~ Marjaana Seppänen and Mo Ray
