Part I: The context for group work practice with older people

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Demographic and psychosocial aspects of aging
Chapter 3: History and overview of group work
Chapter 4: Principles of Linden
Chapter 5: Principles of Yalom

Part 2: Guidelines for groups

Chapter 6: Education and preparation for group work
Chapter 7: Group Goals and Contracts: Assessment and Planning
Chapter 8: Membership selection and criteria
Chapter 9: Leadership and co-leadership issues

Part 3: Therapeutic groups

Chapter 10: Special types of groups
Chapter 11: Group work with people with dementia
Chapter 12: Group work with people with physical disabilities
Chapter 13: Reality orientation, remotivation,and validation therapy
Chapter14: Reminiscence group work
Chapter 15: Guided autobiography groups
Chapter 16: Music and other arts activities with older adults
Chapter 17: Support groups and self help groups
Chapter 18: Group Psychotherapy
Chapter 19: Group work with older adults at the end of life

PART 4: Settings for group work

Chapter 20: Retirement preparation groups
Chapter 21: A Model of Group Work in Retirement Communities
Chapter 22: Day care services
Chapter 23: Groups in board and care homes: A Multidisciplinary approach
Chapter 24: Group work in long term care facilities
Chapter 25: Groups for older persons in acute care settings

Part 5: Multidisciplinary perspectives

Chapter 26: A nursing perspective
Chapter 27: An occupational therapy perspective
Chapter 28: A Physical therapy perspective
Chapter 29: A Social Work Perspective

Part 6: Issues in group work

Chapter 30: Consultation and supervision
Chapter 31: Ethical Issues in group work
Chapter 32: Cross- cultural issues in group work
Chapter 33: Research issues in group work
Chapter 34: Evaluation issues in Group Work for Older Adults