{"product_id":"gerontological-social-work-and-the-grand-challenges-focusing-on-policy-and-practice-hardcover","title":"Gerontological Social Work and the Grand Challenges: Focusing on Policy and Practice - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSara Sanders\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eStacey R. Kolomer\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eCheryl Waites Spellman\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe growing number of older adults in the United States poses a significant challenge to families, healthcare systems, mental health services, and many other caregiving groups. Using the Grand Challenges for Social Work initiative as a framework, this text evaluates critical policies and issues pertaining to older adults, identifying both the overall systemic inequalities currently working against older adults as well as specific areas that require updated policies and interventions. It calls for active attention to the implementation of science-based research, policy, and practices to promote health and well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e Among the topics addressed: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFamily violence against older adults\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDisaster planning and preparedness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding financial capability for aging families\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHealth needs of incarcerated older adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosing the gap in healthcare services for older adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial isolation and its effects on mental health and well-being\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA useful gerontology resource for students, social work scholars, and practitioners, \u003ci\u003eGerontological Social Work and the Grand Challenges \u003c\/i\u003eadvocates for justice and equal opportunity for older adults, and highlights important social issues that must be urgently addressed in the near future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe growing number of older adults in the United States poses a significant challenge to families, healthcare systems, mental health services, and many other caregiving groups. Using the Grand Challenges for Social Work initiative as a framework, this text evaluates critical policies and issues pertaining to older adults, identifying both the overall systemic inequalities currently working against older adults as well as specific areas that require updated policies and interventions. It calls for active attention to the implementation of science-based research, policy, and practices to promote health and well-being.\u003c\/p\u003eAmong the topics addressed: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily violence against older adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisaster planning and preparedness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding financial capability for aging families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealth needs of incarcerated older adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosing the gap in healthcare services for older adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial isolation and its effects on mental health and well-being\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA useful gerontology resource for students, social work scholars, and practitioners, \u003ci\u003eGerontological Social Work and the Grand Challenges \u003c\/i\u003eadvocates for justice and equal opportunity for older adults, and highlights important social issues that must be urgently addressed in the near future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSara Sanders, MSW, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is the director and professor of the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. She also is the president of AGE-SW and has been actively involved in initiatives through the John A. Hartford Foundation. Dr. Sanders's research interests pertain to chronic disease in older adults and end-of-life care. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStacey R. Kolomer, MSSW, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is director and professor at the School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She was a John A. Hartford Geriatric Social Work Faculty Scholar. Dr. Kolomer's research interests include grandparent caregiving families, burn survivorship, and interprofessional geriatric education.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCheryl Waites Spellman, MSW, EdD, \u003c\/b\u003e is a professor at the School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and former dean of the School of Social Work at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. She is a fellow of the Gerontological Society of America, and her research interests include healthy aging, long-distance caregiving, and culturally appropriate and responsive practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVictoria M. Rizzo, MSW, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is an associate professor at the School of Social Welfare at the University at Albany, State University of New York. She is also CSWE Annual Gero-Ed Track co-chair, John A. Hartford Geriatric Social Work Faculty Scholar, and Hartford Partnership Program in Aging Education director. Dr. Rizzo's research examines the impact of interprofessional interventions including social work interventions on older adults coping with chronic illnesses and the implications of healthcare policy and financing on the provision of these services to older adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 186\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 10, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51794640437536,"sku":"9783030263331","price":129.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6e6fa1fbced35d6cc83247dd2cdd8b68.webp?v=1780730415","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/gerontological-social-work-and-the-grand-challenges-focusing-on-policy-and-practice-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}