Gerontology 39

Originally published in 1987, this volume, and the working conference that preceded it, broke new ground in addressing the complex topic of aging, health, and behavior. Taking a bio-behavioral appro……続きを見る

In the late 1980s, the relationship between physical activity or exercise and aging was one of great contemporary interest. On the one hand there was a growing elderly population in industrialized s……続きを見る

Of all the problems associated with a rapidly growing aging population, health care demands top priority. Research on health care for older people requires an understanding of the basic principles o……続きを見る

In The Generation Jigsaw, originally published in 1976, Irene Gore explores some of the problems which face older people in the family and the community. Her attitude, differing from many attitudes ……続きを見る

What is it like to be an isolated old widow, living alone on the bare old-age pension? In the 1960s, the question had become a standard refrain. Originally published in 1966, this was the first full……続きを見る

By the early 1970s the psychology of age had become an extremely important topic in the field. In the present book, originally published in 1973, the authors are particularly concerned with the subj……続きを見る

"Navigating Your Dream Job Search After 50: Strategies and Tips for Success" by Franz Drucker offers a comprehensive guide for experienced professionals seeking to redefine their careers in the latt……続きを見る

Im Rahmen dieses Buches wird erforscht, inwiefern sich das Alter(n) von queeren Menschen von dem der heteronormativen Mehrheit unterscheidet und wie ein gelingendes Alter(n) dieser spezifischen Mind……続きを見る

Live Long and Prosper “Super Ager is manual for living well, aging with grace and keeping that youthful bounce in your step.” ─Darren Main, author of Yoga and the Path of the Urban Mystic #1 New Rel……続きを見る

In "Golden Years or Rusty Chains? Surviving and Thriving in Life After Work," Marcus Brentwood challenges the idyllic vision of retirement. Through compelling insights and real-life stories, this pr……続きを見る

Arts in Healthy Aging examines public policies and professional practices that effectively use the arts to support health and well-being outcomes in older adults. It offers a comprehensive study of ……続きを見る

Este livro é um convite a pensarmos e a sabermos mais sobre esse processo que define nossas vidas e que, se visto à luz da ciência e da cultura, pode nos ajudar a amadurecer e a viver. A cada ano, m……続きを見る

Long Lives Are for the Rich is the title of a silent ominous program that affects the lives of millions of people. In all developed countries disadvantaged and, especially, poor people die much earl……続きを見る

This handbook offers a comprehensive survey of the growing field of literary age studies and points to new directions in scholarly research. Divided into four sections, the volume reflects the curre……続きを見る

¿Cuál es el modelo de residencia que queremos para las personas mayores? ¿Qué desean ellas si tienen que abandonar su casa? ¿Con qué oferta desearíamos contar pensando en nuestra propia vejez? El au……続きを見る

Joseph Conrad's 'Heart of Darkness' is a compelling exploration of the human psyche in the context of colonialism. Written in a modernist style, Conrad's use of symbolism and psychological depth add……続きを見る

Many elderly patients have long-term physical disability and in order for them to maintain a certain level of independence either in hospital or in the community, great attention must be paid to dev……続きを見る

In a society where youthfulness and vitality are highly valued, the quest for anti-aging solutions has become increasingly popularized in bio-medical gerontology. However, navigating the vast sea of……続きを見る