Older people, ageing and social work: knowledge for practice

Abstract

Foreword by Mark Lymbery Preface1 Introducing social work with older people2 The potential of social work with older people 3 Demographic and policy context 4 Perspectives on ageing 5 Diversity and disadvantage 6 Health, disability and advocacy 7 Caring, networks and community care 8 Dementia 9 Housing and residential care 10 Intimate relationships and sexuality 11 Risk and elder abuse 12 End of life 13 Meaningful ageing 14 Conclusion References Index