Dying old in the 21st century: A neglected issue for social work

Holloway, Margaret

Abstract

Dying in old age has become the majority dying of the developed world, yet older people are routinely denied palliative care, their dying characterized by failure to facilitate choice and recognize their needs. Social workers in all settings should embrace their contribution to quality end-of-life care for older people.

Citation

Holloway, M. (2009). Dying old in the 21st century: A neglected issue for social work. International Social Work, 52(6), 713-725. https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872809342640

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jan 1, 2009
• Online Publication Date: Oct 23, 2009
• Publication Date: Nov 1, 2009
• Deposit Date: Nov 13, 2014
• Journal: International Social Work
• Print ISSN: 0020-8728
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 52
• Issue: 6
• Pages: 713-725
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872809342640
• Keywords: Social Sciences (miscellaneous); Sociology and Political Science
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/461795
• Publisher URL: http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0020872809342640