Examining caregiving issues from a multigenerational, family life cycle perspective, this volume deals with the broad spectrum of chronic illnesses that necessitate family caregiving throughout the lifespan and discusses responses to these challenges by both caregiving families and caregiving systems. Part One addresses the caregiving paradigm and the relationship of family caregiving research to family life studies. Part Two examines conceptual aspects of caregiving, ranging from the expansion of the caregiving paradigm, caregiving processes and tasks, to the positive aspects of caregiving....

This book explores concepts and practices for productive aging: What factors contribute to successful aging? What is the role of exercise and nutrition? What is the role of children and adults in interaction with elders?

The chapters identify the best practices for successful aging, examine trends in intergenerational caregiving, and define roles and responsibilities across the life span. Topics addressed include:

• how to maximize productive engagement of older adults
• how multigenerational issues impact successful aging
• the ways in which a...

Aging Well: Gerontological Education For Nurses And Other Health Professionals Brings A Fresh Outlook To Gerontological Education And Promotes The Experience Of Aging As A Positive Circumstance, And Elders As A Treasure Of Society. Discussion Centers On The Application Of Research Findings To Encourage Elders To Rise Above And Beyond Disability, To Help Them Retain Their Identity Of Personhood, And Integrate Into Society In General And Their Immediate Community In Particular. Contributors Include Individuals From The Academic Gerontological Community And Clinicians As Well As Experts From...