James E. Birren James E. Lubben Donna E. Deutchman
This work presents the first serious attempt to impose rigor on the definition and measurement of quality of life among the elderly. The book uses a conference to develop background but goes well beyond the meeting in terms of depth of reviews of the literature and of integration among the chapters. This book is intended for use by researchers in the many disciplines which focus on the mental and physical well-being of the elderly, including those in medicine, nursing, psychiatry, psychology, rehabilitation, sociology and social work, among others. In addition, this book provides important...
This work presents the first serious attempt to impose rigor on the definition and measurement of quality of life among the elderly. The book uses a c...
-Guided autobiography, - write the authors, -is ideally suited to foster in the older adult a belief that his or her life is meaningful and something of which to be proud.- This book helps professionals--at senior centers, community centers, and other service facilities--guide older adults and others in preparing their autobiographies.
Many older adults, the authors explain, have limited social networks. Widowhood, retirement, and other -involuntary transitions- create a loss of roles, which can damage the older adult's sense of identity and self-worth. Guided autobiography can be...
-Guided autobiography, - write the authors, -is ideally suited to foster in the older adult a belief that his or her life is meaningful and somethi...
