Gerontology 28

Neoliberal political discourses have normalised the belief in northern European countries that individuals are responsible for their health and wellbeing, regardless of social class, gender or ethni……続きを見る

Today, more and more grandmothers around the world are taking on varied responsibilities and many roles, sometimes concurrently. Consequently, grandmothers continue to play, as in the past, an influ……続きを見る

Creating Spaces for an Ageing Society considers the existing social science literature on shared neighbourhood spaces through the perspective of an ageing population. It asks the question; how can w……続きを見る

The transitional phase from pre-older adult to older adult affects the wellbeing of the concerned person economically, physically, and psychologically. This book is a description of the aging transi……続きを見る

The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license. This volume presents……続きを見る

“This book is a must-have resource for anyone preparing for RC/AL licensure…The book provides both regulatory and day-to-day operational questions that will allow current and future leaders in long-……続きを見る

The Introduction chapter of this book is available for free in PDF format as Open Access from the individual product page at www.routledge.com. It has been made available under a Creative Commons At……続きを見る

The 41st volume of Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics, "Black Older Adults in the Era of Black Lives Matter," reflects an important moment in the continuing development and maturation of re……続きを見る

Gewinnen mit der wachsenden Freizeit produktive auf Kosten konsumtiver Aktivitäten? Zeitbudgetbefragungen zeigen, wie sich mit der wachsenden Freizeit die Verteilung der Freizeit auf produktive und ……続きを見る

A much-needed perspective on how to mother difficult adult children while balancing one’s own needs. Difficult brings to life the conflicts that arise for mothers who are confronted with the unexpec……続きを見る

Ce livre introduit un concept totalement nouveau, celui de la Société du Vieillissement. C'est un concept de rupture: un quart à un tiers de la population va passer près du tiers de sa vie en retrai……続きを見る

Livsbekræftende fortællinger fra plejehjemmet Lotte er en hjertevarm og livsglad fortælling om fem ældre mennesker i alderen 74 til 101 år. I en skøn blanding af lige dele hverdagsliv og livshistori……続きを見る

Former poet laureate of the United States Donald Hall’s final collection of essays, from the vantage point of very old age, once again “alternately lyrical and laugh-out-loud funny.”* *(New York Tim……続きを見る

Aging & the Life Course: Social & Cultural Contexts provides an accessible, up-to-date introduction to the study of aging and the life course from a distinctly sociological perspective. It explores ……続きを見る

There are more than 50 million people age 65 or older in the United States, and over the decade 2010-2019 this was the fastest growing age sector in the United States – growing by 34% during that pe……続きを見る

Véritable traité de gérontologie sociale, il s’agit du premier manuel francophone traitant des différents aspects sociaux des vieillissements. Il porte le projet d’une société plurielle et inclusive……続きを見る

Le vieillissement de la population est l’une des mutations majeures du siècle dernier, dont les conséquences sont sans précédent dans l’histoire de l’humanité. Allant au-delà des constats sur le vie……続きを見る

This work is based upon a research study whose purpose was to collect new information about the special benefits and drawbacks of formal organizations' efforts at social network building for older w……続きを見る

Everybody ages, so why not embrace it? Filled with practical advice for happy, healthy, and independent aging to understand and overcome the changes ahead. Currently, there are over 95 million Ameri……続きを見る

Gerontology professionals offer suggestions to enrich the quality of rehabilitation services offered to the institutionalized elderly. This exciting volume examines up-to-the-minute ideas--some that……続きを見る

Providing the first UK assessment of environmental gerontology, this book enriches current understanding of the spatiality of ageing. Sheila Peace considers how places and spaces contextualise perso……続きを見る

Queridos abuelos trata diferentes aspectos relacionados con la ancianidad y su situación en el nuevo siglo XXI: el papel del abuelo en la educación de los nietos, los cambios físicos relacionados co……続きを見る

A menudo, nuestra sociedad desprecia el valor de las personas mayores y las relega a un segundo plano una vez finalizan su etapa productiva, como si hubieran perdido todo su interés. Sin embargo, el……続きを見る

Vivim moments convulsos des del punt de vista social, tant a escala nacional com internacional. La marcada crisi econòmica ha generat grans desigualtats i grups de protesta arreu amb un marcat perfi……続きを見る

Com puc ajudar és una experiència íntima i personal en que el protagonistra comparteix el seu procés de creixement i transformació. Arran d’un succés inesperat es planteja que pot fer ell per contri……続きを見る

El cuidado comunitario es una buena defensa que tienen las mujeres mayores para resistir los embates de lo que ha significado una vida dedicada al cuidado de los demás: de sus hijos e hijas, de su m……続きを見る

Have you ever thought about what your life may be like as you grow older, and what technology will be available to you at that time? In The AgeTech Revolution, Keren Etkin takes you on a journey to ……続きを見る

Older adults are a diverse cohort with a wide array of capacities, interests, and needs. Despite the fact that aging is a highly individualized and complex process, it continues to be stereotyped, e……続きを見る

Gain insight into the various practice issues that arise when working with midlife and older LGBT persons! Take a unique look at the lives of midlife and older LGBT persons in Midlife and Older LGBT……続きを見る

Alterskriminalität ist eine ernste Herausforderung, vielschichtiger als angenommen und wenig untersucht. Das Phänomen wirft viele Fragen auf: Erwartet uns im Zuge des demografischen Wandels ein deut……続きを見る