{"product_id":"gerontological-social-work-and-the-sara-sanders-9783030263331","title":"Gerontological Social Work and the Grand Challenges: Focusing on Policy and Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe growing number of older adults in the United States poses a significant challenge to families, healthcare systems, mental health services, and many other caregiving groups. Using the Grand Challenges for Social Work initiative as a framework, this text evaluates critical policies and issues pertaining to older adults, identifying both the overall systemic inequalities currently working against older adults as well as specific areas that require updated policies and interventions. It calls for active attention to the implementation of science-based research, policy, and practices to promote health and well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e Among the topics addressed: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFamily violence against older adults\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDisaster planning and preparedness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding financial capability for aging families\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHealth needs of incarcerated older adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosing the gap in healthcare services for older adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial isolation and itseffects on mental health and well-being\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA useful gerontology resource for students, social work scholars, and practitioners, \u003ci\u003eGerontological Social Work and the Grand Challenges \u003c\/i\u003eadvocates for justice and equal opportunity for older adults, and highlights important social issues that must be urgently addressed in the near future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sara Sanders\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 3030263339\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9783030263331\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Springer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/10\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 186\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.03lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.50d","brand":"Sara Sanders","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44125934125311,"sku":"9783030263331","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2731126d-06fd-4441-b41b-ec5af79c6a25.jpg?v=1687445386","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/gerontological-social-work-and-the-sara-sanders-9783030263331","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}