Gerontological social work

2021 ◽  
pp. 133-152
Author(s):  
Maria Łuszczyńska
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Gerontological Social Work

Cultural Competency: A Key to Effective Future Social Work with Racially and Ethnically Diverse Elders

2005 ◽  
Vol 86 (3) ◽  
pp. 347-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jong Won Min
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Ethnic Diversity ◽  
Ethnically Diverse ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Service Needs ◽  
Gerontological Social Work ◽  
Strategic Approach ◽  
Racial Ethnic

With 2 dominant demographic imperatives of the aging population and increasing racial/ethnic diversity of the older population, current and future generations of racially and ethnically diverse elders are expected to experience complex and diverse sets of service needs. More than ever, the social work profession needs a strategic approach to working with current and future generations of diverse elders. The author presents information that allows a better understanding of future issues and problems facing racial/ethnic minority elders and discusses how social work can effectively and successfully address these future needs. Five specific recommendations are proposed: (a) reconceptualize race/ethnicity and diversity in social work practice, (b) identify and develop a conceptual framework for social work with racially and ethnically diverse elders, (c) consider a multidisciplinary community-oriented and neighborhood-based approach, (d) advance culturally competent gerontological social work with diverse elders, and (e) strengthen gerontological social work education with an emphasis on cultural competence.

A Reflection of and Charge to Gerontological Social Work: Past Pandemics and the Current COVID-19 Crisis

2021 ◽  
pp. 81-83
Author(s):  
Tyrone C. Hamler ◽  
Sara J. English ◽  
Susanny J. Beltran ◽  
Vivian J. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Gerontological Social Work
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