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| Empowering the aged - a postmodern approach | | Author(s) | Ruben Schindler |
| Journal title | International Journal of Aging and Human Development, vol 49, no 3, 1999 |
| Pages | pp 165-177 |
| Keywords | Rights [elderly] ; Independence ; Social work ; Israel. |
| Annotation | With the growth of the elderly population, the theme of empowerment and its actual negotiation will emerge as an issue of great importance. Older people are vulnerable in many ways and occupy still relatively limited social roles with restricted access to social goods. They are often undermined in their desire for self-determination. It is suggested that by introducing a postmodern approach in helping this group, the basic principles of social work can be enriched. Empowerment that includes opportunities for growth, mastery, significance, and meaning can be substantially increased. This article outlines the rationale for this approach and discusses the process of collaboration, the therapeutic relationship, and intervention strategies. (AKM). |
| Accession Number | CPA-000419411 A |
| Classmark | IKR: C3: IG: 7H6 |
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