Aging in Place: The Role of Geriatric Social Work

Aging in place refers to the phenomenon of elderly persons remaining in their communities despite increasing frailty. Although housing specialists initially resisted this development, many housing environments are currently being adapted to meet the needs of the aged. Social work has a two-fold role...

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Published in:Families in society 1995-02, Vol.76 (2), p.76-85
Main Author: Ivry, Joann
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aging
Aging & longevity
Aging in place
Community living
Continuation
Elderly people
Geriatric social work
Geriatrics
Housing
Independent Living
Occupational roles
Older people
Social conditions & trends
Social Work
Social Work Cases
Social Workers
Specialists
Tenants
USA
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Summary:Aging in place refers to the phenomenon of elderly persons remaining in their communities despite increasing frailty. Although housing specialists initially resisted this development, many housing environments are currently being adapted to meet the needs of the aged. Social work has a two-fold role in creating supportive housing environments for the elderly as they age in place. First, they can encourage aged residents to accept and receive services that will enable them to live independently despite diminishing capacities. Second, they can collaborate with housing managers to create responsive housing environments for their elderly tenants.
ISSN:1044-3894
1945-1350
DOI:10.1177/104438949507600202