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[Social work with the elderly--current orientation and strategies]

P Zeman1

  • 1Deutsches Zentrum für Altersfragen, Berlin.

Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie
|December 16, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Social work for the elderly requires adaptation to societal changes. Its utility is proven through integration with broader aging policy, combining social gerontology with general social, cultural, and educational work strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Gerontology
  • Social Work Practice
  • Societal Aging Studies

Context:

  • Demographic shifts towards an aging society necessitate re-evaluation of social work.
  • Altering social conditions and age structures challenge traditional social work models for the elderly.
  • Increasing demand for professional orientation and attractive service profiles in elder care.

Purpose:

  • To establish the utility and evolving role of social work within an aging demographic.
  • To identify effective strategies and content for social work with the elderly.
  • To advocate for the integration of elder-focused social work into comprehensive aging policies.

Summary:

  • Social work for the elderly is not inherently justified but must demonstrate utility in an aging society.
  • Effective strategies adapt general social work, cultural, and educational approaches, integrating social gerontological knowledge.
  • Advanced social work for the elderly should align with a holistic aging policy relevant to society.

Impact:

  • Provides a framework for professional development and service innovation in social work for the elderly.
  • Highlights the need for evidence-based practices informed by social gerontology.
  • Emphasizes the crucial role of social work in shaping effective, society-wide aging policies.

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