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What constitutes real recovery for adult victims of abuse? Current support offered to adults is often poorly planned and informed; this book sheds light on the true impact of abuse and how it can be……続きを見る

" This unique volume, with its person- and context-centered focus, is the only book to emphasize the need to incorporate social, cultural, and demographics into transitional care protocol for elderl……続きを見る

"Ethics, Aging and Society...is the first major work in ten years to critically address issues and methodologies in aging and ethics...This well-organized volume begins theoretically and offers new ……続きを見る

While this book was written for male Baby Boomers and their significant others, it also includes Boomer history and what lies ahead as we experience the decade of our own sixties. This story reviews……続きを見る

As we grow older, our need to be engaged in interesting activities does not diminish and is vital to our quality of life. How to Make Your Care Home Fun examines the need for activities for elderly ……続きを見る

Mealtimes are about much more than just re-fuelling, and the importance of mealtimes in the care of people with dementia cannot be overestimated. Using her extensive experience of working with older……続きを見る

A Journey Called Aging presents an insightful exploration of the years between the entry into older adulthood and death. This text examines the significant changes and major landmarks of older perso……続きを見る

Discover the physical and mental benefits of outdoor spaces for the elderly The Role of the Outdoors in Residential Environments for Aging presents new insights on the positive role nature and the o……続きを見る

Social care workers in residential or domiciliary settings need to be able to communicate effectively in order to carry out their work. Supporting people with a variety of difficulties including hea……続きを見る

“If there’s one place to go for everything you need to know about housing and aging, it’s Stephen Golant. He brings a lifetime of deep scholarly knowledge to this book.”ー Harry Moody, Ph.D., Retire……続きを見る

[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 focuse……続きを見る

Significant demographic changes are altering the structure of the American population. Larger numbers of immigrants are entering the work force, will become part of our aging population, and increas……続きを見る

This newest edition of a core graduate level textbook has added six new chapters to further enrich the ìgerontological imagination,î and encourage an interdisciplinary approach to the study of aging……続きを見る

Designated a Doody's Core Title! "The authors have created a book that comfortably combines substantial research findings with readable, practical guidelines for assessment and intervention in the r……続きを見る

ìBeaulieuís decades of social work practice illuminate every chapter, her years of networking with colleagues in Massachusetts and nationwide enhance every paragraph, and nuggets of insight earned t……続きを見る

"The array of topics covered is amazing, making this book a valuable, significant resource for many disciplines...This multidisciplinary review of the literature on minority aging presents the schol……続きを見る

Given the 2006 GREAT GERONTOLOGY AWARD for outstanding contribution to gerontological research by the Swedish Gerontological Society Received a VALUE GROUND AWARD from the journal Aldreomsorg (Old A……続きを見る

"[The book] lists all the federal requirements that are evaluated by state surveyors during the annual survey visit to nursing homes and for complaint visits. The exhibit section contains forms used……続きを見る

"This new textbook creates a paradigm shift with a very practical approach to problem solving. Aging is an asset. Its focus on well care rather than just sick care by understanding physical fitness,……続きを見る

This powerful book analyses the vital dimensions of money, health, place, quality of life and identity, and demonstrates the gaps of treatment and outcomes between older and younger people, and betw……続きを見る

Contemporary old age is fraught with contradiction and complexityーwomen portrayed either as incompetent and cuddly grandmothers or as young women trapped in old bodies, images that rarely reflect h……続きを見る

By 2030, over 30% of the Japanese population will be 65 or older, foreshadowing the demographic changes occurring elsewhere in Asia and around the world. What can we learn from a study of the aging ……続きを見る

The newly retired are entering a time of life that is virtually uncharted, a time in which they are free from social expectations and, to a large extent, from obligations to others. Life's meanings ……続きを見る

Person-centred practices are a key way to provide the best possible care and support for older people and help them to be active and valued members of the community. Drawing on a wealth of experienc……続きを見る

With contributions from experienced dementia practitioners and care researchers, this book examines the impact of culture and ethnicity on the experience of dementia and on the provision of support ……続きを見る

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2008 im Fachbereich Soziologie - Alter, Note: 2,0, Katholische Fachhochschule Mainz, Veranstaltung: Vorlesung: Grundlagen der Soziologie, 9 Quellen im Literaturverzeichnis……続きを見る

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2014 im Fachbereich Soziologie - Alter, Note: 1,7, Universität Konstanz, Veranstaltung: Verwaltungsstrukturen unter Reformdruck, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Das explorativ……続きを見る

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2001 im Fachbereich Soziologie - Alter, Note: 3, Technische Universität Dresden (Institut für Soziologie), Veranstaltung: Seminar Mikrosoziologie, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstra……続きを見る

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2004 im Fachbereich Soziologie - Alter, Note: 1,7, Universität Erfurt, 10 Quellen im Literaturverzeichnis, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: 'Wie gestalte ich meinen Lebensabend……続きを見る

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2004 im Fachbereich Soziologie - Alter, Note: 2,0, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Veranstaltung: Soziologie der Alters, 22 Quellen im Literaturverzeichnis, Sprache: Deutsch, Abs……続きを見る