Abstract

Empowerment-oriented and strengths based practice with older adults who face physical, mental and resource related challenges in late life have gained recognition in recent decades. This article explores the basic tenets of these approaches to practice and suggests their similarities, differences and potential contributions from the perspective authors who each advocate one model. Both approaches stress work across various levels of practice (personal, interpersonal and political) and the potential of older adults to be active participants in decisions and actions that affect their quality of life.

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