Gerontology 18

Critical strategies for confronting a dire, yet under-addressed societal epidemicーthe risky and potentially deadly consequences for older adults living a socially isolated life, are the focus for t……続きを見る

This exciting collection presents an in-depth, up-to-date analysis of the unprecedented phenomenon of increasing numbers of grandparents worldwide, co-existing and interacting for longer periods of ……続きを見る

In recent decades, the North American public has pursued an inspirational vision of successful agingーstriving through medical technique and individual effort to eradicate the declines, vulnerabilit……続きを見る

Praise for the Eighth Edition: “This small volume is not only an excellent learning tool, but also a "must-have" handbook for aging professionals in many fields.” -Noreen A. Shugrue Research Associa……続きを見る

Understanding how creative interventions can help develop social connectivity and resilience for older people is vital in developing a holistic cross-sector approach towards ageing well. Academics w……続きを見る

The second edition of this landmark textbook is distinguished by its pioneering approach to encompassing disability and aging policies under one umbrella, in response to the newly developed Administ……続きを見る

Accessible and instructive,ÂPalliative CareÂguides and inspires health social workers to incorporate palliative care principles into their current clinical practice. Through the lenses of environmen……続きを見る

The central aim of this book is to challenge to questions like 'Which gender copes better when a spouse dies? and Are women or men more independent on others as they grow older? Putting gender in a ……続きを見る

Most existing housing offers a poor fit for older people and people with disabilities, and new construction adds less than 2 per cent to the housing each year. Ninety-nine percent of the housing tha……続きを見る

This book is a collection of work on aging and development from authors from the global south. Aging is steadily evolving as a public health and social crisis for which countries of the global south……続きを見る

This book examines narratives of dementia in contemporary literary texts, studying what is now a pressing issue with deep political, economic, and social implications for many ageing societies. As p……続きを見る

It is a well known fact that our population of persons aged 65 and over are growing at a faster rate than any other demographic. Older adults are now living longer more complex lives than previous g……続きを見る

Since the 1971 White House Conference on Aging in the United States, the need to move from religiosity into new areas such as Spiritual Assessment and Spirituality has emerged. This movement has pic……続きを見る

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 fundamenta……続きを見る

Time and Performer Training addresses the importance and centrality of time and temporality to the practices, processes and conceptual thinking of performer training. Notions of time are embedded in……続きを見る

Raising Grandkids focuses on “skipped generation” families or grandparent-headed households. Collecting together stories from other grandparents and reflecting on his own experience as a caregiver t……続きを見る

Por muito tempo, o envelhecimento foi visto como a antítese do desenvolvimento. Respaldados pela geriatria, muitos praticantes e pesquisadores em gerontologia consideravam a velhice como sinônimo de……続きを見る

O livro "Mudando de Endereço: como escolher um residencial geriátrico" é um misto de verdade e sensibilidade, pois aborda questões difíceis e ao mesmo tempo necessárias para idosos e familiares que ……続きを見る

Esta obra dá visibilidade à Gerontologia Social Crítica e amplia a contribuição do Serviço Social Crítico no campo da saúde coletiva. Isso significa que é um fecundo exercício crítico e reflexivo so……続きを見る

Provide the most effective service possible to help victims of this growing social problem Elder Abuse and Mistreatment is a comprehensive overview of current policy issues, new practice models, and……続きを見る

Affordable, easy-to-use, and flexible transportation options are vital to older adults' quality of life. Community Mobility: Driving and Transportation Alternatives for Older Persons provides physic……続きを見る

Treating stroke requires attention not only to patients’ physical needs, but to their psychiatric needs as well. Unfortunately, there has been a considerable lack of literature that tackles this imp……続きを見る

Gain an understanding of the increased role religious congregations now play in providing social support to the elderly Religious congregations and faith-based organizations (FBO) from the Jewish, C……続きを見る

Learn how to effectively plan and deliver activities for the growing number of older people with developmental disabilities. Activities With Developmentally Disabled Elderly and Older Adults is an i……続きを見る

Writers Have No Age: Creative Writing for Older Adults, Second Edition is a book for writers by writers. Unlike the first edition, which was aimed at teachers of writing, this edition is aimed at wr……続きを見る

Growing Up: Pastoral Nurture for the Later Years is a sensitive volume devoted to helping older adults retain their status as meaningful members of their congregations and communities. In an honest ……続きを見る

In light of the recent financial crisis and changing economic landscape, McNamara and Williamson present and analyze the possibility of working longer. Including a range of potential policies (e.g.,……続きを見る

Understand how multigenerational family relationships can benefit all generations! Intergenerational Relationships: Conversations on Practice and Research Across Cultures focuses on how family and c……続きを見る

Im Zeichen der Inklusion rücken in verschiedenen Handlungsfeldern des Sozialwesens zunehmend die Schnittstellen zwischen den Hilfesystemen ins Blickfeld. Dies betrifft auch den Bereich der Sozialpla……続きを見る

After a Kangaroo trial in Jackson, MS, Joe and Lisa move their practices to Montana to get a fresh start. As usual, life brings many twists and turns to Joe's life and this book brings you the last ……続きを見る