Gerontological Social Work Practice in Long-Term Care

1984 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-84
Author(s):  
David Guttman
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Term Care ◽  
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.

Social Work Researchers Go to Camp

Not Just Play ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 149-164
Author(s):  
Dana R. Dillard ◽  
Stacey R. Kolomer ◽  
Katharine Hanavan
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Evaluation Studies ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Psychosocial Difficulties ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Long Term Impact

“Social Work Researchers Go to Camp” offers an overview of camp-related studies published by social workers over the past two decades. Summaries of research are organized by the following categories of camps: bereavement; serious illness, injury, disability, and other challenges; learning disabilities and psychosocial difficulties; and foster care. A section focuses on research with social workers as camp volunteers and staff. The authors argue for the benefits of increasing the quantity of camp research by social workers and research about camp social work practice. Suggestions include engaging in evaluation studies and long-term impact research, as well as pursuing potential topics such as post-traumatic growth research.

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