Social Work with the Aged and Their Families presents the functional-age model (FAM) of
intergenerational treatment, an integrative theoretical framework for social workers …

This study examined what factors best predict residents' concerns about neighborhood
safety. One-hundred and twenty-two participants were selected from a large, Midwestern …

This study examines the relationship between home-and community-based service (HCBS)
utilization and perceived service needs for aging in place versus relocation, using the data …

Background Digital mental health interventions have the potential to increase mental health
support among isolated older adults. However, the older adult population can experience …

The current demographic landscape features an increasing number of elderly individuals in
the care of some trusted other. Being cared for by a trusted other raises the potential for …

The chapter presents values, principles and goals that create the conceptual and
professional basis of Community practice. The chapter describes the intervening method of …

Purpose: This article describes early efforts of four community partnerships in Boston, El
Paso, Houston, and Milwaukee to address governance and management structures in ways …

Embracing the concept that the social compact between university and community can
provide a cornerstone for true social change. This article details how partnering with outside …

Maximizing quality of life for older adults poses challenges for formal service providers. One
strategy to identify and address factors influencing physical and mental health and to …

Communities nationwide have formed cross-sector partnerships to face the needs of an
aging population, particularly for the purpose of improving long-term supportive service …