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Helping relationships with older adults : from theory to practice / Adelle M. Williams.
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Title:Helping relationships with older adults : from theory to practice / Adelle M. Williams.
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Author/Creator:Williams, Adelle M., author.
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Published/Created:Thousand Oaks, California : SAGE Publications, Inc., [2017]
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Location:BMB LIBRARY (VGH) stacksWhere is this?
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Call Number: HQ1061 .W495 2017
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Number of Items:1
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Status:Available
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Location:OKANAGAN LIBRARY stacksWhere is this?
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Call Number: HQ1061 .W495 2017
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Number of Items:1
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Status:Available
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Location:BMB LIBRARY (VGH) stacksWhere is this?
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Library of Congress Subjects:Older people.
Social work with older people.
Older people--Services for.
Older people--Medical care.
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Description:xx, 387 pages ; 24 cm
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Series:Counseling and professional identity.
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Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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ISBN:9781483344584 paperback alkaline paper
1483344584 paperback alkaline paper
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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.