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用想像力，讓這個世界適合變老。 卡爾‧歐諾黒 熟年創意省思大作 **　　【本書談老年，但絕非「長者限定」！ 　　（縱容年齡歧視，等於否定未來的自己）】** 　　◆遊戲奶奶也可以當直播主？ 　　◆八十老翁大搖大擺……続きを見る

A decisive intervention in the "war" between generations, asking who stands to gain from conflict between baby boomers and millennials Millennials have been incited to regard their parents……続きを見る

This collection of articles is an outgrowth of the Death, Dying, Bereavement and Widowhood Interest Group of the Gerontological Society of America and comprises empirical accounts of several distinc……続きを見る

This book helps in ...building a bridge between the networks...The topics of aging and disabilities are multifaceted and therefore may be approached in many ways. The editors have chosen to focus on……続きを見る

Includes 16 essays which address many issues from a different perspective suggested by the experience of aging in America. This study explores the political, social, and economic realities which hav……続きを見る

The last 20 years have brought unprecedented new knowledge to our understanding of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and for the first time, approved symptomatic treatments. Authored by one of the world's le……続きを見る

Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction Longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction Winner of the WSU AOS Bonner Book Award Winner of the 2022 At Home With Gr……続きを見る

“[A] galvanizing manifesto.” ーNew York Times Book Review, Editors’ Choice With a sharp sense of justice and wit, Susan J. Douglas raises the alarm about ageist attacks against women, whether pushed……続きを見る

The dead are gone. They count for nothing. Yet, if we count the dead, their number is staggering. And they account for most of what is great about civilization. Compared to the greatness of the dead……続きを見る

This book is a “must read” for anyone who is presently caring for their aging parents, anyone who will eventually care for their aging parents or anyone planning on growing older. The author brings ……続きを見る

Opening up the dialogue between popular music studies and aging studies, this book offers a major exploration of age and popular music across Europe. Using a variety of methods to illustrate how age……続きを見る

The second edition of this engaging text reflects a welcome new paradigm for agingーthat of aging as a positive stage of life. Written for undergraduate and masters-level students, it provides an in……続きを見る

The field of gerontology, the study of aging, has emerged as an area of increasing importance. This book is an introduction to the multidisciplinary field of gerontology. The text, with its friendly……続きを見る

Learn how gardens and parks can be beneficial to residents Mounting evidence reveals that nature and outdoor environments provide individuals with dementia greater enjoyment in life, lower stress le……続きを見る

As Joe Biden has shown us all, the best is yet to come. Here are the stories of the inspiring, inventive, and brave things people have achieved in later life. With a foreword by Michael Whitehall, l……続きを見る

The politics of old age in the twenty first century is contentious, encompassing ideological debates about the rights and welfare entitlements of individuals in later life. An important aspect is th……続きを見る

This acclaimed text promotes healthy aging by demonstrating how health practitioners, program developers, and policymakers can prevent or manage disease and make large-scale improvements toward heal……続きを見る

You have suspected for a while that you, or a loved one, might have dementia - and your family doctor has just confirmed this. But they have only ten minutes to tell you everything you need to know ……続きを見る

We are now experiencing one of the most significant revolutions in human life: the dramatic rise in life expectancy. The Wisdom Years is a practical, thought-provoking and life-changing read that re……続きを見る

Lone Kühlmann har kastet et skarpt blik på sine jævnaldrende og observeret en udbredt fornægtelse af, at det er menneskets lod at blive ældre og ældre. Derfor har hun skrevet en fyndig og inspireren……続きを見る

Aldringsforskeren Henning Kirk og bestsellerforfatteren og debatøren Lone Kühlmann gør op med vores forældede syn på alder. Man går ikke i stå af at blive gammel; man bliver gammel af at gå i stå. M……続きを見る

Det er langt hen ad vejen op til os selv om vi kommer til at leve længe og samtidig holder hjernen skarp og kroppen stærk. Det er nemlig ikke så meget vores gener der bestemmer hvor gamle vi bliver.……続きを見る

Nursing homes are where some of the most vulnerable live and work. In too many homes, the conditions of work make it difficult to make care as good as it can be. For the last eight years an internat……続きを見る

Welcoming LGBT Residents is the first comprehensive guide to working with LGBT older adults in senior living settings. The LGBT older adult population represents one of the fastest-growing subpopula……続きを見る

From two leading experts, a revolutionary new way to think about and measure aging. Aging is a complex phenomenon. We usually think of chronological age as a benchmark, but it is actually a backward……続きを見る

Through a study of the port district of Rio de Janeiro and its history, from its emergence as a major slave market to its modern-day incarnation as a hub of tourism, real estate and financial specul……続きを見る

Never mind about ruling the world, although you could, no doubt, do it better than the idiots in charge. Who cares about being youthful, athletic or handsome when you've been there, done that and go……続きを見る

Based on innovative global practice, Intergenerational Learning in Practice presents a unique contribution to the field of intergenerational learning. Drawing on the Together Old and Young (TOY) pro……続きを見る

In this short, powerful book, Karen Hitchcock shines a light on ageism in our society. Through some unforgettable case studies, she shows what care for the elderly and dying is really like – both th……続きを見る

A year after the early death of his wife, John Davies comes hesitantly out of retirement to take a job at The Wheaton, a senior’s residence. Having resisted ‘getting involved’ for his entire life, J……続きを見る