Kategoria BISAC: Family & Relationships >> Life Stages - Later Years

Door maatschappelijke veranderingen kent Nederland een steeds groter aantal thuiswonende kwetsbare ouderen, die een verhoogd risico hebben op bijvoorbeeld ziekenhuisopname en overlijden. Het opsporen, herkennen, behandelen of ondersteunen van kwetsbare ouderen blijkt moeilijk. Het boek Werken met thuiswonende kwetsbare ouderen geeft inzicht in de complexiteit omtrent de herkenning en behandeling van deze doelgroep. Daarnaast worden veel gebruikte definities van kwetsbaarheid in kaart gebracht, alsook de veelheid aan meetinstrumenten, projecten en interventies die in het verleden...

Wie mensen met dementie begeleidt, krijgt met veel uitdagingen te maken. Zoals het opvangen van mensen die worden opgenomen in een instelling. Zoals contact maken met ouderen die in de communicatie ernstig beperkt zijn, of door hun persoonlijkheid 'anders dan gewone' begeleiding nodig hebben. Zoals het voorkomen van spanning en agressief gedrag, en als het toch gebeurt zo goed mogelijk daarop inspelen. Zoals het omgaan met clienten die hun situatie als uitzichtloos ervaren. Deze uitdagingen komen in dit boek aan bod, naast andere relevante onderwerpen met betrekking tot de dementiezorg in...

Dementie is een hersenziekte. De hersenproblemen hebben grote invloed op wat iemand nog kan en in hoeverre communicatie mogelijk is. Hulpverleners en mantelzorgers moeten in de dagelijkse omgang hun gedrag steeds opnieuw aanpassen. Zij krijgen daarbij begeleiding en ondersteuning van psychologen, artsen, casemanagers en andere professionals voor wie dit boek is bedoeld.

Een basale kennis van hersenstructuren en de werking van de hersenen is van groot belang en helpt het gedrag van iemand met dementie te begrijpen. Brede en toepasbare inzichten over (on)gewone veroudering,...

Howell Raines has gone fly fishing with presidents of the United States and legends of the sport, as well as relatives, childhood friends, and his two sons. Casting deep into the waters of his tumultuous and momentous life -- his storied career at the New York Times, his painful divorce, his seven-year feud with his father, his memorable friendship with fisherman/philosopher Richard C. Blalock -- Raines offers his now-classic meditation on the "disciplined, beautiful, and unessential activity" of fly fishing and the challenges and opportunities of middle age. A witty and profound...

It's no secret that our population is aging. In fact, it won't be long before one in four drivers will be over the age of 65. Research suggests we'll outlive our ability to drive by almost ten years--but knowing when to stop or limit driving isn't always clear.

The Driving Dilemma is a comprehensive resource for older drivers and their families facing questions about driving safety. Dr. Dugan provides clear, useful information about the effects of age, medical conditions, and medications on driving. She offers practical advice on how to discuss this issue with loved ones....

Far from merely sharing a common onset late in the lifespan, age-related diseases are linked by fundamental common characteristics at the...

The recent explosion in population aging across the globe represents one of the most remarkable demographic changes in human history. There is much concern about population aging and its consequences for nations, for governments, and for individuals. It has often been noted that population aging will inevitably affect the economic stability of most countries and the policies of most state governments. What is less obvious, but equally important, is that population aging will profoundly affect families. Who will care for the growing numbers of tomorrow's very old members of societies? Will...

The recent explosion in population aging across the globe represents one of the most remarkable demographic changes in human history. There is much concern about population aging and its consequences for nations, for governments, and for individuals. It has often been noted that population aging will inevitably affect the economic stability of most countries and the policies of most state governments. What is less obvious, but equally important, is that population aging will profoundly affect families. Who will care for the growing numbers of tomorrow's very old members of societies? Will...

Fewer than 20% of Baby Boom women will experience a secure retirement. Marriage, education, occupation, home ownership--these variables predict their future. Possession of all four indicates retirement security, and absence of any increases risk of old-age poverty. This riveting sociological study also examines the social relations and structures that will determine the retirement experience, options, and decisions for more than 40 million Baby Boom women. These women's material base and social status are examined through the use of empirical data, and the key predictors of their...