CSWE National Center for Gerontological Social Work Education

Health Care and Older Adults Resource Review

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Introduction

Chapter 2: Chronic Illness and Aging

Section 1. The Demographics of Aging and Chronic Diseases

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Section 2. The Role of Social Work in Managing Chronic Illness Care

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Section 3. Typology of Chronic Illness and Impact on the Family

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Section 4. Cancer as a Chronic Life Threatening Condition

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Section 5. Osteoarthritis - A Chronic Incapacitating Disease

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Section 6. Policy Issues Related to Aging and Chronic Illness

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Chapter 3: Health Promotion and Aging

Section 1. Epidemiology of Aging & Need for Health Promotion
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Section 2. A Framework for Health Promotion in Aging
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Section 3. The role of Social Work in Promoting Health
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Chapter 4: Palliative Care with Older Adults

Section 1. Introduction and Approaches to Palliative Care
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Section 2. Social Work in Palliative Care
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Section 3. Policy Issues Related to Aging and Palliative Care
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Chapter 5: Directions for Future Research

Directions for Future Research

Acknowledgments for Resource Reviews

How to cite Resource Reviews