title: Gerontological social work and the UN International Year of Older Persons. Interview by Stanley L. Witkin.
abstract: To highlight the United Nations International Year of Older Persons and to increase awareness of social work issues related to older people, the editor of Social Work conducted an interview with four distinguished social workers involved in gerontological social work. The interviewees identified professional needs and various policy and practice issues for social work education and practice.
authors.forename: N M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Coleman
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: David
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Toseland
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D000846:Anniversaries and Special Events; D005853:Geriatrics; D006801:Humans; D012947:Social Work; D014480:United Nations