Social Work Practice in Nursing Homes: Creativity, Leadership, and Program Development

A social worker’s place within the hierarchy of a nursing home is not always clear, yet the responsibilities are tremendous. Using her almost 20 years of experience as a social worker, Julie Sahlins helps readers narrow the gap between academic training and real-world practice. Social Work Practice in Nursing Homes presents a practical paradigm with [...]

Transforming Palliative Care in Nursing Homes: The Social Work Role

Review “This book is a vision for what nursing home care can be. It includes physical, psychological, social/cultural, and spiritual aspects of care, and the coverage of these issues is superior because of the interdisciplinary authorship of the book. Family and patient issues are covered, as well as cultural competence and sexual orientation. An in-depth [...]

A Guide for Nursing Home Social Workers

Review “A Guide for Nursing Home Social Workers is an encyclopedia of nursing home practice issues with which social workers must become familiar. The book is essential reading for beginning and experienced social workers alike. It is also an outstanding text for courses that include content on practice in long term care. ” –Patricia Brownell, [...]