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Theses/Dissertations

2013

Social work with older people

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Substance Abuse Among Elders, Yvonne Shubu-Ola Johnson Jan 2013

Substance Abuse Among Elders, Yvonne Shubu-Ola Johnson

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The purpose of this study was to discover interventions that work best for substance abusing elders.


Social Work In Action: Promoting The Well-Being Of Elders, Denise Muelli Miller, Kristynne Lyn Simmons Jan 2013

Social Work In Action: Promoting The Well-Being Of Elders, Denise Muelli Miller, Kristynne Lyn Simmons

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this research study was to examine the well-being of elders who are 65 years old and above. This study used a post-positivism paradigm and conducted face-to-face interviews with both elders and social workers who provide services to elders. The site for this research project was at West End Family Counseling Services (WEFCS), located in San Bernardino County along with an informal gathering of elders and social workers.