Sixteen chapters by scholars of social work relate the well-being of older adults to social work practice and the current model of service delivery. Chapters concentrate on issues affecting the health of older adults (depression, dementia, abuse), services to specific population…
This book places significant issues related to the health, mental health, and well-being of older adults and their caregivers within the context of social work service delivery. By presenting the research of social work scholars, all experts in specific research areas, the edito…
Mental health and care homes
Mental Health and Care Homes offers a coherent and evidence-based text exploring the issues surrounding physical and mental health of care home residents in Great Britain. Bringing together both clinical and research perspectives it aims to help the care home sector deliver high…
The care home sector is large, with over 400 000 residents in the UK and a similar number employed within the homes. It is therefore an area of considerable economic importance. Care home residents are often very old, and many have multiple physical and mental health needs, mean…
Developmental considerations -- Ethical principles and resources -- Legal issues -- Salient ethical issues -- Ethical decision making -- Professional competence -- Human relations -- Privacy, confidentiality, and informed consent -- Assessment -- Treatment -- Serving special pop…