Learn the causes ofand consequences fromelder abuse of men For the most part, often only women are considered the victims of elder abuse. However, men are also subject to this disturbing social prob……続きを見る
This book is a thorough revision of one of the most comprehensive reference volumes for persons working in the area of aging and mental health. The thrust of the work is interdisciplinary, and discu……続きを見る
Social Work With Groups describes continuity and change in group work. It revisits the theoretical ideas of group work and group work topics of the past decade, focusing on the continuity of group w……続きを見る
Here is an invaluable resource for activities professionals specializing in geriatrics. Activities in Action reflects the goals of the National Association of Activity Professionals in that it serve……続きを見る
Pathways of Human Development uses theoretical perspectives from developmental, social, and behavioral sciences to examine the many ways that individuals, families, and communities intersect and int……続きを見る
The first book in the new series Diversity and Aging, Laura Hurd Clarke's Facing Age examines the relationship between aging and women in a culture obsessed with youthfulness. From weight gain, to w……続きを見る
Thirty-five million Americans are living beyond the age of sixty-five, a twenty-five year increase in life expectancy since 1900. This longevity, once the gift of a few, has become the destiny of ma……続きを見る
Explore feminist ideals and advocacy for aging women in health care, home life, work, and retirement!
Fundamentals of Feminist Gerontology strives to increase women’s self-esteem and their overall q……続きを見る
著者:Michell Pierce
出版社: Taylor & Francis
発売日: 2014年01月21日
Previous research on this topic has not focused on nutrition-specific social support for elderly women. This unique study seeks to describe and explore the current situation in a group of elderly wo……続きを見る
"This book is exemplary in amassing demographic, policy, and sociopsychological data from around the world to refute both premises: that countriesí aging is not occurring in developing nations and t……続きを見る
Use Frankl's insights and techniques to improve life for your aging clients or parishioners.
Viktor Frankl, a holocaust survivor who experienced firsthand the horrors of Auschwitz, saw man as “a bei……続きを見る
Provide effective services to ethnic elders with culturally competent training!
Therapeutic Interventions with Ethnic Elders: Health and Social Issues provides culture-specific information to health……続きを見る
Mental Health Practice in Geriatric Health Care Settings emphasizes the major research and clinical findings realized in five years of research on mental health issues in older urban medical patient……続きを見る
著者:Abraham Monk
出版社: Taylor & Francis
発売日: 2014年02月04日
Focusing on the need for developing new service delivery models for the aged, Health Care of the Aged examines fiscal, political, and social criteria influencing this challenge of the 1990s. The age……続きを見る
Lead older adults in creative drama activities. This practical handbook provides step-by-step instructions for conducting over 50 introductory activities to stimulate the senses, awaken the imaginat……続きを見る
Provide a comfortable living environment for the aging!
Aging in Place: Designing, Adapting, and Enhancing the Home Environment gives you a complete examination of current trends in adaptive home de……続きを見る
Turn menopause and midlife into a positive experience
Dealing with the Psychological and Spiritual Aspects of Menopause examines the emotional toll of menopause, offering help for the worry, anxiety……続きを見る
This unique book clearly depicts a need for supervision in gerontological social work settings and provides a framework for approaching supervision. Grounded in two distinct bodies of literature, so……続きを見る
著者:Jean K Quam
出版社: Taylor and Francis
発売日: 2014年02月25日
Social Services for Senior Gay Men and Lesbians is an important new reference that provides those in the helping professions with practical information on how to work with the older gay and lesbian ……続きを見る
This important book examines the relationship between religion and mental health throughout the life cycle, with a special emphasis on later life. It asserts that successful aging is possible regard……続きを見る
Why we need to be better at ageing…
Julia Neuberger addresses the question of what life will actually be like for us as we get old, and suggests answers for making our later years as good as when we……続きを見る
著者:Phyllida Law
出版社: HarperCollins Publishers
発売日: 2009年11月12日
‘My mother-in-law Annie lived with us for 17 years and was picture-book perfect.’
It took a while before the family realised that Annie was increasingly (as she would put it) 'Mutt and Jeff'. So Phy……続きを見る
Enormous advances in our knowledge of genetic contributions to aging and disease, and in our understanding of the potential for manipulation of the aging process, have taken place during the past 20……続きを見る
Older adults caring for developmentally disabled children have special needs. Are you and your agency doing all you can to help?
Grandparents as Carers of Children with Disabilities: Facing the Chal……続きを見る
Here is an excellent new book packed with state-of-the-art information on thanatology. It presents valuable insights on the history, current issues, and future directions for the modern death moveme……続きを見る
Discover the diverse range of housing options available to the elderly population with this excellent new book. This timely volume addresses the public policy and design and development issues that ……続きを見る
著者:Ellen D Taira
出版社: Taylor & Francis
発売日: 2014年03月18日
International experts offer insights into rehabilitative work with the depressed elderly, including examples of successful treatment models, assessment and prevention techniques, as well as other he……続きを見る
Gain a new perspective on the international implications of our aging population!
This comprehensive book examines a broad array of international concerns in gerontology. Issues in Global Aging addr……続きを見る