Rev. ed. of: Social work with elders : a biopsychosocial approach to assessment and intervention / Kathleen McInnis-Dittrich. 2nd ed. 2005.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The context of social work practice with older adults -- Biological changes and the physical well-being of older adults -- Psychological adjustments to aging -- Conducting a biopsychosocial assessment -- Differential assessment and diagnosis of cognitive and emotional problems of older adults -- Individual and group interventions in the socioemotional and cognitive problems of older adults -- Alternative interventions in the socioemotional problems of older adults -- Substance abuse and suicide prevention in older adults -- Social work practice in identifying and preventing abuse and neglect of older adults -- Spirituality and social work with older adults -- End-of-life care for older adults -- Working with older adults' support systems : spouses, partners, families, and caregivers -- "Aging in place" : income programs, health insurance, and support services for older adults.