Gerontology 21

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

O envelhecimento da população é um fenômeno mundial e interdisciplinar. No debate público, no entanto, o tema está confinado em um só aspecto: a questão da previdência social. Em uma análise origina……続きを見る

Bestsellerautorin, YouTube- und Podcast-Star Greta Silver stellt sich einer großen Frage: Wenn Jugend bedeutet, unbeschwert auf alles zuzugehen, begeisterungsfähig, mutig, neugierig zu sein - wann h……続きを見る

　　從荷蘭「終身公寓」到「失智農場」， 　　從日本「上錯菜餐廳」到「葵照護」革命， 　　從英國「共生社區」到台灣「不老夢想館」， 　　熟齡族才是未來社會的銀色資產！ 　　高齡化是「問題」還是「機會」，是……続きを見る

La gérontologie est la science du vieillissement. Son objet est l'étude des modalités et des causes des modifications que l'âge imprime au fonctionnement des êtres vivants, sur tous les plans (biolo……続きを見る

Praise for the first edition: “This book is exemplary in amassing demographic, policy, and sociopsychological data from around the world… The content of the book is rich with current information sel……続きを見る

Gerontological Social Work in Action introduces "anti-oppression gerontology" (AOG), a critical approach to social work with older adults, their families, and communities. AOG principles are applied……続きを見る

This publication offers guidance for investors, developers and architects on how to best design, build and operate housing with care, part of the later living sector in the UK. 続きを見る

“Er der ikke sket noget med os over 50? Vi arbejder længere, spiser sundere og lever generelt mere aktivt, end vores forældre gjorde. Nok er vi temmelig voksne, men vi føler os bestemt ikke gamle.” ……続きを見る

At gå på pension er det sidste store opbrud i livet. Og den sidste store udfordring. Det er lettere at vide, hvordan man skal leve, så længe fremtiden ligger foran én. Ingen af os har jo prøvet at v……続きを見る

Feminist women bequeath to us a powerful critique of our society's obsession with beauty and impossible body ideals. Having refused makeup, high heels, and short skirts in their youth, these women a……続きを見る

Granny @ Work is an impassioned comment on aging, work, and technology in American culture. As Riggs challenges popular assumptions with surprising research-for example, people over the age of 60 sp……続きを見る

In the United States, older populations exhibit the highest levels of economic inequality of all age groups. Across all advanced societies, the inequalities observed in older populations stem from s……続きを見る

Winner of the 2022 Memoir Prize for Books - Caregiving category ESS Public Sociology Award Recommended Book in Domestic Violence by DomesticShelters.org How do you go about caregiving for an ill and……続きを見る

What risks and insecurities do older people face in a time of both increased longevity and widening inequality? This edited collection develops an exciting new approach to understanding the changing……続きを見る

A Série Universitária foi desenvolvida pelo Senac São Paulo com o intuito de preparar profissionais para o mercado de trabalho. Os títulos abrangem diversas áreas, abordando desde conhecimentos teór……続きを見る

Der er bud efter seniorerne! I en tid med økonomisk vækst er der behov for mere arbejdskraft. Og udbuddet af yngre arbejdskraft er utilstrækkeligt. Samfundsøkonomisk er der meget at vinde ved at fas……続きを見る

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 ha……続きを見る

A critical milestone in the evolution of evidence-based medicine Evidence-Based Interventions for Community Dwelling Older Adults presents an overview of significant evidence-based programs that can……続きを見る

Explore significantbut often-overlookedaspects of aging policy! This unique addition to the literature on aging policy will help you understand devolutionthe decentralizing of service provisionand t……続きを見る

Learn the skills you need to work with geriatric populations in rural areas! Gerontological Social Work in Rural Towns and Communities provides a range of intervention and community skills aimed pre……続きを見る

Explore the spiritual dimensions of aging through science, theory, and practice!During the later years of life, many people devote energy to a process of spiritual awakening and self-discovery. Yet ……続きを見る

Abuse, although often not detected or reported, existed in every facility we surveyed. It is a serious problem. Old, weak, and often cognitively impaired, nursing home patients can be easy targets f……続きを見る

Discover a vital source of volunteers for your organization By the year 2020, there will be 65 million people aged 65 and over living in the United Statesa new generation of active older adults expe……続きを見る

This unique book represents the first multi-disciplinary examination of ageing, covering everything from basic cell biology, to social participation in later life, to the representations of old age ……続きを見る

Over the next 40 years the number of people aged 60+ in the world, many of whom live in developing regions, will grow by 1¼ billion. What will old age be like for them? This original book provides a……続きを見る