title: A conceptual framework for differential use of mediation and family therapy interventions with older adults and their families.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to present a family-centered approach to working with older adults. This framework utilizes a differential use of family therapy and therapeutic mediation theoretical concepts and skills. This provides an effective approach to conceptualizing and intervening with these often complex situations regarding the decision-making processes related to care of older members. Family-centered mediators/clinicians must be skilled in both models to understand and intervene in the challenging issues presented by families. A case example is included in the article to illustrate the framework.
authors.affiliation: School of Social Work, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60611, USA. jwall@luc.edu
authors.forename: Jack C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Wall
authors.forename: Marcia K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Spira
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging; D003210:Concept Formation; D003657:Decision Making; D005195:Family Relations; D005196:Family Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008960:Models, Psychological; D017008:Negotiating / Q000523:psychology*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011368:Professional-Family Relations; D012947:Social Work