Eldercare: A Clinical Primer for Volunteers (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781552123508)

George H. Weber, Ph. D. is Professor Emeritus at the Catholic University of America and formerly Deputy Director of the Division of Special Mental Health Programs for the National Institute of Mental Health. He has served in the past as Executive Secretary to President Kennedy's Committee on Youth Employment; U. S. Children's Bureau consultant to Juvenile institutions; and as head of Minnesota's institutions for delinquents and youthful offenders.

Dr. Weber has edited, co-edited or written eight books on social science and social problems, including several on long-term care of the elderly. In addition, he has published over 50 professional articles and reviews. He holds a Ph. D. in sociology and was trained in psychology and psychoanalytical therapy. He has taught at a number of universities in addition to the Catholic University of America, Washington College of Law at American University, Georgetown University and the University of Minnesota.

His experience includes working with the elderly as a volunteer for several years. He lives in the Tampa, Florida area.

Contact George at 813-633-5912 or email editorial@trafford.com.