Full Description
This fascinating book addresses the cultures and concerns of five major ethnic groups: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Asian Indian, and Vietnamese. Social Work Practice with the Asian-American Elderly examines the diverse needs of this rapidly growing population. It suggests interventions and service-delivery models that are culturally sensitive and appropriate for these clients, many of whom are first-generation immigrants still closely linked with their cultures of origin. This comprehensive book serves as a timely resource for both researchers and practitioners concerned with this neglected yet rapidly growing segment of the elderly population. Social Work Practice with the Asian-American Elderly offers both quantitative and qualitative research on essential topics, including:
migratory grief
assimilation
depression
elderly nutrition programs
social support
Contents
Introduction
Migratory Grief and Depression Among Elderly Chinese American Immigrants
Screening for Depression in Immigrant Chinese-American Elders: Results of a Pilot Study
Social Integration and Health Among Asian Indian Immigrants in the United States
Stress, Coping, and Depression Among Japanese American Elders
Do Ethnic-Specific Long Term Care Facilities Improve Resident Quality of Life? Findings from the Japanese American Community
Leisure Activity, Ethnic Preservation, and Cultural Integration of Older Korean Americans
Conceptions of Dementia Among Vietnamese American Caregivers
Elder Mistreatment Among Four Asian American Groups: An Exploratory Study on Tolerance, Victim Blaming, and Attitudes Toward Third-Party Intervention
A Profile of Asian/Pacific Island Elderly in Home Health Care
Frail Older Persons in Nutrition Supplement Programs: A Comparative Study of African American, Asian American, and Hispanic Participants
Index
Reference Notes Included
