Helping relationships with older adults from theory to practice / Adelle M. Williams Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.

Author/creator Williams, Adelle M.
Format Electronic
EditionFirst Edition.
Publication InfoLos Angeles : SAGE, 2017.
Descriptionxx, 387 pages ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects

Contents Introduction -- Historical perspectives and changing attitudes toward older adults -- Characteristics of positive older adults and the helping process -- Common issues and problematic behaviors experienced by older adults -- Health challenges that impact well-being of older adults -- Challenging conditions experienced by older adults -- Family issues and support systems -- Loss and its effect on older adults -- Opportunities in later life -- Professional practice in working with older adults -- Skills, attitudes, and knowledge of effective practitioners -- Professional practice with older adults -- Therapeutic approaches and appropriateness for older clients -- Future trends -- References -- Index -- About the author.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2016005370
ISBN9781483344584 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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