Social Work Practice with the Asian American Elderly

This fascinating book addresses the cultures and concerns of five major ethnicgroups Chinese Japanese Korean Asian Indian and Vietnamese. Social WorkPractice wi... » 

This fascinating book addresses the cultures and concerns of five major ethnicgroups Chinese Japanese Korean Asian Indian and Vietnamese. Social WorkPractice with the AsianAmerican Elderly examines the diverse needs of thisrapidly growing population. It suggests interventions and servicedeliverymodels that are culturally sensitive and appropriate for these clients many ofwhom are firstgeneration immigrants still closely linked with their culturesof origin. This comprehensive book serves as a timely resource for bothresearchers and practitioners concerned with this neglected yet rapidly growingsegment of the elderly population. Social Work Practice with the AsianAmericanElderly offers both quantitative and qualitative research on essential topicsincluding migratory grief assimilation depression elderly nutrition programssocial support «