Current Issue

January/Februaryr 2012 Issue

FEATURES

The Changing Face of Older Adult Substance Abuse
As drug and alcohol abuse becomes a growing problem among older adults, social workers must be aware of the health risks and ask some tough questions.

Medication-Related Elder Fall Prevention
Older adults often take multiple medications with side effects that put them at risk for falls. Know what medications are in your clients medicine cabinet and how they may increase this risk.

10 Dedicated and Deserving Social Workers
Social Work Today honors exemplary social workers nominated by their peers for their accomplishments and commitment to the profession.

Using Exercise to Combat Depression
More people are finding that adding exercise to a depression treatment regimen makes sense, and research is showing that it works.

DEPARTMENTS

Editor’s Note
Do Ask, Do Tell

Technology Trends
Texting to Improve Medication Adherence

Aging Advocate
Older Inmates Adjust to Life Outside Prison

Datebook