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An exploratory study of social work with older persons in Cuba
 — implications for social work in the US
Author(s)David L Strug
Journal titleJournal of Gerontological Social Work, vol 43, no 2/3, 2004
Pagespp 25-40
Sourcehttp://www.tandfonline.com
KeywordsSocial work ; Qualitative Studies ; Cuba.
AnnotationAssuring a satisfactory quality of life for Cuba's large and fast-growing older population is a national challenge. Social work plays an important part in addressing this challenge through its role in Cuba's National Program for the Care of Older Persons. This article explores the role of social work in Cuba's programmes for older adults and its implications for social work practice in the US. The information was obtained from 25 qualitative interviews with policy makers, practitioners and community members in Havana, Cuba in 2003. The community-oriented and interdisciplinary nature of Cuban social work with older people distinguishes it from US social work. Despite the differences between Cuba and the US, the Cuban social work model provides important insights for social work in the latter country. (KJ//RH).
Accession NumberCPA-050606207 A
ClassmarkIG: 3DP: 7VC

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