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Journal of Gerontological Social Work Volume 36, 2002 - Issue 3-4
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Changing the Paradigm

Strengths-Based and Empowerment-Oriented Social Work with Frail Elders

Rosemary Chapin PhD, MSW University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare, 304 Twenty Hall, Lawerence, KS, 66045-2510, USA
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Enid Opal Cox DSW Institute of Gerontology, University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work, 2148 South High Street, Denver, CO, 80208-2886, USA; Institute of Gerontology, University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work, 2148 South High Street, Denver, CO, 80208-2886, USA
Pages 165-179 | Published online: 11 Oct 2008
 
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Abstract

Empowerment-oriented and strengths based practice with older adults who face physical, mental and resource related challenges in late life have gained recognition in recent decades. This article explores the basic tenets of these approaches to practice and suggests their similarities, differences and potential contributions from the perspective authors who each advocate one model. Both approaches stress work across various levels of practice (personal, interpersonal and political) and the potential of older adults to be active participants in decisions and actions that affect their quality of life.

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