Background
Kropf, Nancy P. was born on June 9, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Charles J. and Eunice I. Kropf.
(As the population of America becomes older, an increasing...)
As the population of America becomes older, an increasing percentage of social work clients will be elderly. This volume is a collection of papers by experts in the field of social work with the elderly and introduces readers to the unique challenges of gerontological social work. The book provides medical and psychological data about the elderly, and outlines methods for effective practice with aged clients. It discusses service environments, exploring the benefits and drawbacks inv9olved in home care, nursing homes, and hospitals. The book also provides vital experience on dealing with special elderly populations, in particular, with elderly minorities and women.
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(In this timely new edition of their respected book, Schne...)
In this timely new edition of their respected book, Schneider, Kropf, and Kisor introduce readers to the many facets of working with the elderly. GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIAL WORK provides medical and psychological data about the elderly, and outlines methods for effective practice with aged clients. Each chapter is written by a faculty member who has expertise in that particular area of focus.
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director educator social worker
Kropf, Nancy P. was born on June 9, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Charles J. and Eunice I. Kropf.
Bachelor, Hope College, Holland, Michigan, 1981. Master of Social Work, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1983. Doctor of Philosophy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, 1990.
Professor University Georgia, School Social Work, Athens, 1990—2006. Professor, director Georgia State University, School Social Work, Atlanta, since 2006. Visiting chair gerontology St. Thomas University, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, 2000.
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(As the population of America becomes older, an increasing...)
Fellow: Gerontology Society of America. Member: Association Gerontology Education (president 2000-2003).
Life partner Stephanie Kay Swann.