Baby boomers of color : implications for social work policy and practice / Melvin Delgado.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Delgado, Melvin, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Baby boom generation.

Minority older people.

Local Subjects:

Baby boom generation.

Minority older people.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (293 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Columbia University Press, [2014]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

Because researchers often treat baby boomers of color as belonging to one group, quality data on the individual status of specific racial populations is lacking, leading to insufficiently designed programs, policies, and services. The absence of data is a testament to the invisibility of baby boomers of color in society and deeply affects the practice of social work and other helping professions that require culturally sensitive approaches. Melvin Delgado rectifies this injustice by providing a comprehensive portrait of the status and unique assets of boomers of color. Using specific data, he grounds an understanding of boomers 'financial, medical, and emotional needs within a historical, socioeconomic, cultural, and political context, resulting in tailored recommendations for meeting the challenges of a growing population. His research focuses on African American, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Native American older adults and addresses issues of financial security, employment stability, housing, and health care, which are often complicated by linguistic and cultural differences. Rather than treat baby boomers of color as a financial burden on society and its resources, Delgado recognizes their strengths and positive contributions to families and communities, resulting in an affirming and empowering approach to service.

Contents:

Front matter

Contents

Preface

Part one. Setting the Context

1. Overview

2. Two Perspectives on Baby Boomers

3. Baby Boomer Demographic Profile and Trends

4. A Demographic Focus on Baby Boomers of Color

5. Health Needs

6. Financial Indicators

Part two. Cultural Assets

7. Baby Boomer Assets

8. Family-Focused Assets

9. Neighborhood/ Community-Focused Assets

Part three. Implications for Policy, Practice, and Research

10. Classification of Asset- Driven Interventions

11. Policy, Practice, and Research Implications

Epilogue

References

Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 08. Jul 2019)

ISBN:

9780231538428

0231538421

OCLC:

892244358