Kathleen McInnis-Dittrich, Ph. D., ACSW is the author of numerous articles on working with elders specifically in the area of empowerment and women's issues. Her book, Social Work with Elders, Second Edition includes a biopsychosocial approach to working with elders in a more comprehensive array of topics, and could be considered "one stop shopping" for content on gerontological social work. It includes the protocols for both traditional and nontraditional interventions, recognizing the amazing heterogenity of the aging population, and examines important topics such as human behavior in the social environment of elders, spirituality, designing interventions, and diversity regarding gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, and sexual orientation of elders.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Good textbook and easy to read:
I am reading this book for a graduate class and find it easy to read and full of useful information for the geriatric social worker. While I can find some value laden language, for the most part it is an excellent book with good resources. I would say this book could be of value to anyone working in geriatrics as it encompasses physical, mental, and emotional health as well as a look at family dynamics in relation to care.
