Gerontology category: 668 books
Latinos in an Aging World
Social, Psychological, and Economic Perspectives
Language: English
Release Date: July 25, 2014
This book fosters a deeper understanding of the growing Latino elderly population and the implications on society. It examines post-WWII demographic and social changes and summarizes research from sociology, psychology, economics, and public health to shed light on the economic, physical, and mental...
How to Live Forever
The Enduring Power of Connecting the Generations
Language: English
Release Date: November 20, 2018
The secret to happiness, longevity, and living on is through mentoring the next generation
In How to Live Forever, Encore.org founder and CEO Marc Freedman tells the story of his thirty-year quest to answer some of contemporary life's most urgent questions: With so many living so much longer,...
Independent for Life
Homes and Neighborhoods for an Aging America
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Do you want to age independently in your own home and neighborhood? Staying home, aging in place, is most people's preference, but most American housing and communities are not adapted to the needs of older people. And with the fastest population growth among people over 65, finding solutions for...
Innovations in Activities for the Elderly
Proceedings of the National Association of Activity Professionals Convention
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2014
Concrete directions for programming and reasons for developing and refining such programs.
Bullying Among Older Adults
How to Recognize and Address an Unseen Epidemic
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2016
“This book provides a foundation for understanding bullying behaviors among older adults . . . and [fills] an important gap in a topic where so few other resources are available.”
—Mercedes Bern-Klug, Ph.D., M.S.W., M.A., John A. Hartford Geriatric Social Work Faculty Scholar, and Director,...
Placement Learning in Older People Nursing E-Book
A guide for students in practice
Language: English
Release Date: December 7, 2012
Worried about your placement? Will you fit in? Will you have the right skills? What do you need to learn for practice assessments?
This book will help you with all these concerns. It will tell you what to expect from the placement, what you can learn, how to link theory and practice, and how...
Aging in Place
The Role of Housing and Social Supports
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2013
In this highly practical volume, the contributing authors explore some of the dimensions associated with aging in place. There are increasing numbers of older Americans who are faced with fundamental changes in their economic circumstances, health, and marital status which have an impact on their...
Music of the Soul
Composing Life Out of Loss
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2012
Music of the Soul guides the reader through principles, techniques, and exercises for incorporating music into grief counseling, with the end goal of further empowering the grieving person.
Music has a unique ability to elicit a whole range of powerful emotional responses in people - even so...
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Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2006
This authoritative collection sets out the critical role and application of evaluation in identifying and developing good practice in a range of dementia care settings.
The contributors discuss the evaluation of care at different levels and in various settings, particularly long stay care,...
Age-friendly cities and communities
A global perspective
Language: English
Release Date: January 17, 2018
As the drive towards creating age-friendly cities grows, this important book provides a comprehensive survey of theories and policies aimed at improving the quality of life of older people living in urban areas. In this book, part of the Ageing in a Global Context series, leading international researchers...
Decision Making near the End of Life
Issues, Developments, and Future Directions
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2008
Decision Making near the End of Life provides a comprehensive overview of the recent developments that have impacted decision-making processes within the field of end-of-life care. The most current developments in all aspects of major underlying issues such as public attitudes, the impact of media,...
Health, Illness, and Optimal Aging, Third Edition
Biological and Psychosocial Perspectives
Language: English
Release Date: October 28, 2017
Health, Illness, and Optimal Aging: Biological and Psychosocial Perspectives, Third Edition shows the continuity and advancements in our understanding of human life-span development… It offers a solid foundation for exploring the art and science of successful aging.- Robert M. Kaplan, Stanford University
Homeless Older Populations
A Practical Guide for the Interdisciplinary Care Team
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 2018
Offers proven strategies for advancing the care of the homeless elderly
Filled with key insights and field-tested knowledge, this is a concise, hands-on guide to how interdisciplinary team strategies can advance the care of older homeless adults. The book encompasses research evidence, education-based...
Social Structures and Aging Individuals
Continuing Challenges
Language: English
Release Date: July 2, 2008
[A] useful reference book. Readers will find themselves returning to chaptersagain and again..."
--PsycCritiques
This is the 20th and final volume in the "Societal Impact on Aging" series. It focuses on what has been learned over the span of the previous volumes regarding...