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What are the advantages of social workers in providing services to the elderly?

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Chris Lau

10 February 2021

What are the advantages of social workers in providing services to the elderly?

What are the advantages of social workers in providing services to the elderly?

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William Fong

10 February 2021

You are welcome.

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Chris Lau

10 February 2021

Thanks so much.

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William Fong

10 February 2021

Social workers can better understand social policies and social services and understand the characteristics and needs of the elderly, so they can provide services with higher quality to the elderly compared with non-professional service workers.

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