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Stigmatized And Perpetual Parents: Older Parents Caring For Adult Children With Life-Long Disabilities, Nancy P. Kropf, Timothy B. Kelly
Stigmatized And Perpetual Parents: Older Parents Caring For Adult Children With Life-Long Disabilities, Nancy P. Kropf, Timothy B. Kelly
Nancy P. Kropf
Common misconceptions in the popular press focus on the dependency of the aged population, or cast the elderly in the role of the "greedy old geezer." However, large numbers of elders provide care for family members rather than receive care. This paper explores the unique stresses and strains in the caregiving relationships between older parents and their adult children with developmental disabilities or mental illness. Implications for practice and policy are drawn.
Interdisciplinary Practice In Developmental Disabilities, Nancy Kropf, D. Michael Malone
Interdisciplinary Practice In Developmental Disabilities, Nancy Kropf, D. Michael Malone
Nancy P. Kropf
This article explores the development of interdisciplinary team practice within the field of development disabilities. Various interdisciplinary models are described, and the role of the social worker is specifically reviewed. As social workers practice as members of teams in a variety of contexts, a greater understanding of an interdisciplinary approach is warranted.