A Personal Advocacy Model for Serving Older Adults

This paper examines the feasibility of enriching traditional advocacy to further enhance empowerment of older adults. The proposed process provides the community-based older aduit with the opportunity to actively participate in overcoming environmental barriers and maintaining their independence. Pe...

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Published in:Journal of gerontological social work 1997-01, Vol.28 (4), p.75-90
Main Authors: Hyduk, Christine A., Moxley, David
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Advocacy
Community Services
Detroit, Michigan
Elderly
Elderly people
Empowerment
Feasibility
Gerontology
Independent Living
Older people
Professional practice
Social work
USA
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Summary:This paper examines the feasibility of enriching traditional advocacy to further enhance empowerment of older adults. The proposed process provides the community-based older aduit with the opportunity to actively participate in overcoming environmental barriers and maintaining their independence. Personal advocacy is defined and linked to the empowerment perspective, Further discussion includes the helping conditions of personal advocacy and the steps in the process for helping older adults. A proposed program for older adults using this strategy is then presented. Implications for gerontologicai social work practice are also identified.
ISSN:0163-4372
1540-4048
DOI:10.1300/J083v28n04_06