Serving the Aged: Educational Needs As Viewed by Practice

This paper discusses the serious lag that exists in the synthesis and transmission of knowledge concerning the aged and in its utilization to meet human needs. Social work education should exercise leadership in challenging rather than reflecting inappropriate attitudes and approaches at every level...

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Published in:Social work (New York) 1970-10, Vol.15 (4), p.42-51
Main Author: BRODY, ELAINE M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult children
Aging education
Communities
Family members
Human aging
Medical practice
Medicare
Nursing homes
Old age
Older adults
Social work
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Summary:This paper discusses the serious lag that exists in the synthesis and transmission of knowledge concerning the aged and in its utilization to meet human needs. Social work education should exercise leadership in challenging rather than reflecting inappropriate attitudes and approaches at every level from individual case management to social planning of broad programs.
ISSN:0037-8046
1545-6846
DOI:10.1093/sw/15.4.42