Entries by Daphne Hanson

Rowe and Kahn (1987) defined “successful aging”

Rowe and Kahn (1987) defined “successful aging” as 1) being free from disability or disease, 2) having high cognitive and physical functioning 3) having meaningful relationships. What is wrong with this definition of successful aging? Can a person with a disability age successfully? How about a person with dementia? Based on your review of the […]

The suicide risk assessment

Post your assessment of the client’s suicide risk. Identify the risk and protective factors that led you to this assessment. Then, explain what further steps and/or interventions you would take as the client’s social worker, based on the suicide risk assessment.