The Counseling Needs of Older Persons
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Jane E. Myers, Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: Rapid and continuing increases in the numbers of older
persons (i.e., over age 60) in the U.S. have focused attention
on their need for effective professional social services. This
need is particularly evident within the counseling profession
since the desire, indeed demand, for counseling services for
older persons is experiencing a parallel increase. Unfortunately,
however, the counseling profession has generally been
ill-prepared to meet this increasing demand since most counseling
techniques, aids, and programs have been designed for use ,with persons in younger age groups (Sinick, 1976). There is,
therefore, currently a great need for the development of counseling
service methods and aids that are specifically appropriate
for use with older persons.
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Humanist Educator, Vol. 20, Issue 1, Sept. 1981, page 21.
- Language: English
- Date: 1981
- Keywords
- Older adults, Wellness, Counseling methods, Social services