Elder Care and Gerontological Social Work: Supporting Aging Populations with Dignity, Safety, and Health Resources
About this audiobook
As the world experiences a rapid demographic shift toward an aging population, the need for compassionate, comprehensive elder care has never been more urgent. Elder Care and Gerontological Social Work is a timely and essential guide that empowers professionals, students, and caregivers to meet this challenge with dignity, empathy, and skill.
This book explores the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of aging while offering practical frameworks for supporting older adults through every stage of later life. From navigating chronic illness and end-of-life care to addressing elder abuse, housing, policy, and caregiver support, each chapter provides evidence-informed insights grounded in real-world experience.
Whether you are a social worker, healthcare provider, policymaker, or family caregiver, this book will equip you to advocate for and support aging populations in ways that honour their humanity, promote independence, and create inclusive communities for all.
