title: Social work and aging in the emerging health care world.
abstract: Social work practice with older adults and their families is increasingly recognized by the profession as a major field of practice in a wide range of health care and community-based settings. This article reviews emerging trends and issues in the fields of aging and health care, drawing on gerontological health care research which bridges these areas. Given the growing number and diversity of older adults in our society, and dramatic changes in the organization and delivery of health care, the authors suggest skills and competencies essential to enhancing the well-being of older adults and their families in the 21st Century.
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Berkman
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gardner
authors.forename: Bradley
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Zodikoff
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Harootyan
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D003479:Curriculum; D005853:Geriatrics / Q000193:education*; D006302:Health Services Research; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D016901:Intergenerational Relations; D011361:Professional Competence; D012576:Schools, Health Occupations; D012947:Social Work / Q000193:education*; D014481:United States