Family and social work roles in the Long-Term care facility

Journal of Gerontological Social Work

Volumn 43, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 49-60

  Malench, Stephanie S ^a  

^a Life Care Center of Bridgeton   (United States)

Author keywords

Continuum of family roles; Family involvement; Long term care facility; NASW Standards for Social Work Services in Long Term Care Facilities; Qualified social workers

Indexed keywords

EID: 33846454052     PISSN: 01634372     EISSN: 15404048     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J083v43n01_05     Document Type: Article

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