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Aging and long-term care articles

 

Berg-Weger, M., Rubio, D. M., & Tebb, S. S. (2001). Strengths-based practice with family caregivers of the chronically ill: Qualitative insights. Families in Society, 82(3), 263.

Fast, B., & Chapin, R. (1996). The strengths model in long-term care: Linking cost containment and consumer empowerment. Journal of Case Management, 2(51-57).

Nakashima, M. (2003). Beyond coping and adaptation: Promoting a holistic perspective on dying. Families in Society, 84(3), 367.

Nakashima, M., & Canda, E. R. (2005). Positive dying and resiliency in later life: A qualitative study. Journal of Aging Studies 19(1), 109-125.

Nakashima, M., Chapin, R. K., Macmillan, K., & Zimmerman, M. (2004). Decision making in long-term care: Approaches used by older adults and implications for social work practice. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 43(4), 79.

Nelson-Becker, -. H. (2005). Development of a spiritual support scale for use with older adults. Journal-of-Human-Behavior-in-the-Social-Environment, 11(3-4), 195-212.

Nelson-Becker, H. (2002). World views on spirituality and life change: Perspectives from east and west. The Gerontologist, 42(1), 164.

Nelson-Becker, H. (2004). Wisdom-bearers and story tellers. Older adults as guides and friends. Reflections, 10(2), 14-21.

Nelson-Becker, H. (2005). Religion and coping in older adults: A social work perspective. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 45(1/2), 51.

Nelson-Becker, H., & Achenbaum, W. (2004). Faith matters, social support, and coping with late life stress. The Gerontologist, 44(1), 622.

Nelson-Becker, H., Nakashima, M., & Canda, E. R. (2007). Spiritual assessment in aging: A framework for clinicians. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 48(3/4), 331.

Perkins, K., & Tice, C. (1995). A Strengths Perspective in practice: Older people and mental health challenges. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 23(3-4), 83.

Perkins, K., & Tice, C. (1999). Family treatment of older adults who misuse alcohol: A Strengths Perspective. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 31(3-4), 169.

Sullivan, W. P., & Fisher, B. J. (1994). Intervening for success: Strengths-based case management and successful aging. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 22(n1-2), p61-74.

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"Allowing older persons to determine for themselves where they want to go, and when and how, demand belief in their capacity to choose and to handle the consequences of their choices. Such attitudes affirm the he dignity and worth of older adults (p. 153)"

Nelson-Becker, H., Chapin, R., & Fast, B. (2006). The strengths model with older adults. In D. Saleebey (Ed.), The strengths perspective in social work practice (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.