The 1995 WHCoA: an agenda for social work and training
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The National Forum on Geriatric Education and Training and certain resolutions of the 1995 White House Conference on Aging (WHCoA) addressed the labor force demand of the aging population. The Social Work White Paper from the National Forum on Geriatric Education and Training and certain WHCoA resolutions combine to form the blueprint for social work in aging for the 21st century. They should be used by practitioners of social work and educators to advocate for the creation of a curriculum in aging in Schools of Social Work and for continued education and professional development.
Publication Name: Journal of Gerontological Social Work
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0163-4372
Year: 1997
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Social work response to the 1995 White House Conference on Aging
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The National Assn. of Social Workers Post-White House Conference Summit held on October 13, 1995 at Philadelphia, PA, focused on formulating implementation recommendations. The recommendations included encouragement of grandparents in raising grandchildren, augmentation of demonstration projects, expansion of the OBRA '87 Nursing Home Reform Act and promotion of multidisciplinary service centers for older persons. Also included are recommendations for passage of a Uniform Federal Advanced Directives Law, revisions of Medicare Regulations and increased awareness of aging needs.
Publication Name: Journal of Gerontological Social Work
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0163-4372
Year: 1997
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The aging family
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Certain resolutions of the 1995 White House Conference on Aging have addressed families and caregivers. Other related areas of concerns such as, training, provision of services and financial assistance were also tackled. Social workers should respond by promoting greater understanding of family relationships and diverse family structures, implementing programs, evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and advocating for 'family-friendlier' approaches. Policies, on the other hand, should enhance the well-being of older persons and consider the good of society at large.
Publication Name: Journal of Gerontological Social Work
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0163-4372
Year: 1997
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